Future Talent: Software Engineers
Location: Romania Position Type: Future Opening
We are always on the lookout for the brightest Software Engineers in our Bucharest and Cluj locations to help us build robust, enterprise-grade solutions that drive real-world impact. Although we do not have an immediate opening today, we are establishing this "Talent Pool" to connect with forward-thinking professionals early.
By joining our talent community, you’ll get a unique insight into our engineering culture, engage with our team through informal gatherings, and be the first to hear about new roles that match your expertise—so we can fast-track your application straight to the final interview stage when the perfect opportunity arises.
What You’ll Do (When You Join Us)
As a Software Engineer at LSEG, you will solve sophisticated challenges that demand a strong command of distributed systems, scalable architectures, and high-quality, resilient code.
- Design and develop scalable, high-performance applications using Java, C++ and/or Python, leveraging modern frameworks, libraries, and engineering best practices.
- Proficient Programming: Demonstrated experience in at least one of Java / C++ / Python, with a strong grasp of object-oriented and/or functional programming, concurrency, multithreading, and performance optimisation.
- Frameworks and Libraries: Familiarity with relevant ecosystems (e.g., Spring / Spring Boot for Java, STL and Boost for C++, FastAPI/Django for Python) and the ability to select the right tools for the problem space.
- API & Service Development: Experience building and consuming RESTful services, event-driven systems, and microservices-based architectures in enterprise environments.
- Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), including containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Bamboo) and DevOps practices.
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.
You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.
Why Connect Now?
- Skip the Line: When a role opens up, talent community members are prioritised for final interview rounds.
- Exclusive Insights: Receive updates on our technical roadmap and invitations to our private tech events and webinars.
- Career Alignment: We’ll keep your aspirations in mind and reach out only for opportunities that fit your specific interests (e.g., Cloud-Native, Microservices, FinTech, or AI-powered systems).
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
What We Look For
We place great value on technical excellence and a drive for continuous learning. If you bring the following qualities, we’d love to connect:
Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java (11+), C++, or Python
Strong understanding of:
- Data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimisation
- Concurrency, parallelism, and system reliability
Experience working with:
- Modern frameworks and development tools across your chosen language stack
- Cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure) and cloud-native architectures
- CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and engineering best practices
A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across global teams and contribute to building high-quality, production-grade systems.
Career Stage: Senior Associate
