Senior DevOps Engineer

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Role Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer to spearhead the transformation of our LSEG Quantitative Analytics data distribution project. This critical initiative focuses on re-architecting analytics data delivery to internal and external consumers across a multi-cloud environment.

You will lead the migration from legacy on-premises infrastructure to a modern, cloud-native architecture - primarily on Microsoft Azure, with integrations across AWS and hybrid environments. The platform supports high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines essential for quantitative research, trading strategies, and risk modeling.

As Senior DevOps Engineer, you will design and implement robust infrastructure and DevOps solutions using Azure, Terraform, and GitLab CI. You will establish Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, build and optimize CI/CD pipelines, and ensure seamless integration across development, operations, and security teams. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on expertise, and the ability to guide the team through complex cloud setup challenges.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of proven experience in designing and implementing DevOps solutions on Microsoft Azure.

• Strong expertise in IaC tools such as Terraform;

• PowerShell or Bash expertise;

• Hands-on experience with GitLab CI (Yaml),

• Familiarity with Docker;

• Familiarity with Databricks and data engineering workflows.

• Experience in implementing and managing monitoring solutions for applications and infrastructure.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Bonus skills

• AWS experience is a plus
• Solid understanding of containerization, orchestration, and distributed cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure Automation:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure using IaC principles with Terraform.

• Ensure infrastructure is version-controlled, automated, and reproducible across environments.

CI/CD Pipeline Management:

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab CI to streamline build, test, and deployment processes.

• Integrate tools for security scanning, compliance checks, and code quality (e.g., Semgrep, BlackDuck, Sonar, TFSec, Checkov).

Cloud & Data Services:

• Manage Azure services such as Blob Storage, SQL Databases, Azure Functions

Monitoring & Reliability:

• Implement unified monitoring solutions and dashboards using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to manage SLOs, SLIs, and SLAs.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure smooth delivery of solutions.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Benefits:

We are looking for intellectually curious people, passionate about the bigger picture of how technology industry is evolving, ready to ask difficult questions and deal with complicated scenarios If you are creative and a problem solver, this is the place to be as will be supporting you to fast-forward your career

We maximise each employee's potential through personal development through a wide range of learning tools both formal and informal. We believe in remunerating our people with competitive salaries and a range of attractive benefits such as:

• 25 days' holiday per year
• 1 additional day off for your Birthday
• Annual wellness allowance
• Share Purchase Plan
• Medical Health Insurance
• Medical Subscription (preventive medical services)
• Life insurance
• Pillar 3 Private Pension
• Meal Vouchers
• Flexible Benefits
• Bookster
• Volunteering Events
• All LSEG colleagues with at least one year's continuous service, who become parents, are now entitled to at least 26 weeks' paid leave, and the option to return to work on a phased basis, in relation with specific company's policy and guidelines

About Us:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.

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 is 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.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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