Graduate Associate (Software Engineer)

Do you love working with others in a dynamic agile environment? Our Engineering Graduate Programme provides the ideal springboard for an exciting and significant career in global financial markets.

Fast-track your technical journey, learn and work with our technology gurus, and develop your career in a leading fintech company. Typical duties as a Software Engineer Contribute as a C++ or Java engineer in an agile scrum team.

All the while you will be applying your new skills to real world business challenges, through project-based learning.

About Lseg

• If successful you join a team in our Colombo – Malabe hub.
• Our Engineering Graduate Programme is a 12-month development opportunity for the Tech Savvy.
• Build your foundational knowledge of LSEG, Financial Markets and the business during your global induction 'Engineering Bootcamp' week to immerse you in the business and Engineering principles
• Our graduates join us on a permanent basis, and from day one you will be aligned to LSEG Markets division, which will allow you to develop within a secure framework.
• During the recruitment process we will get to know your skills and interest and how they align to the needs of the business, to allow us to place you in the right team.
• We will also support you in discovering more about the areas of LSEG by connecting you with the relevant departments so that you can learn more about them.
• Associate LSEG unlocks the power of markets to create opportunities across the global economy.
• Through our connected network of market infrastructure, data and analytics, we help customers access capital, manage risk and make confident decisions.
• Our insights bring clarity to complex markets, and our trusted services ensure resilience and stability.
• With deep expertise and global scale, we partner with customers to drive innovation and shape the future of finance.
• Few organisations operate at the scale, complexity and reach of LSEG.
• Here, you’ll work alongside experts, be inspired to deliver your best work and help shape what’s next for our business and the global economy.
• Guided by our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change, we bring together diverse perspectives, encourage fresh thinking, and create an environment where learning never stops.
• Join more than 26,000 colleagues across 60 countries, supporting customers in over 170 countries.
• LSEG.
• Make more possible.

Responsibilities

• Work towards understand software modules and subsystems from design to quality perspectives With support from senior engineers with translate story-level requirements into tasks and implement them in C++ or Java code.
• With supervision apply code changes with integrity and standard processes.
• Gain experience in software quality through unit, component, and end-to-end testing.
• Highlights of the Graduate Programme Progress through a 12-month development journey aiming to build foundational skills that are key for your future success
• Meet in person with your cohort at ‘Ignite’, the programme mid-point skills offsite.

Requirements

• Graduate Associate (Software Engineer) Programme start date: July 2027 Do you have a passion for technology?
• Do you want to make a difference, delivering software used by some of the biggest companies in the world?
• To be eligible, you must be a class of 2026 graduate or a 4th year bachelors/undergraduate due to complete your degree by June 2027 and studying a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electronics/Electrical Engineering.
• We are passionate about recruiting people who are interested in pursuing a career as an Engineer and would like to learn about the full breadth of our business – and are interested in playing a part of our development, as it grows and diversifies.
• A curiosity for data and an ability to analyse information to draw conclusions and propose solutions.
• The environment we work in is fast paced, you’ll need to demonstrate focus, resilience and the flexibility to adapt to changing demands.
• People who can collaborate with others, using their communication skills in the process.
• Understand and an interest in gaining exposure to Backend Software Development Studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electronics/Electrical Engineering Ideal candidates will have the rights to work in the Sri Lanka without restrictions
• You will stand out to us if you can demonstrate and recognise that what you achieve is equally important as how you achieve it.

Benefits

• Participate in group projects which are aligned to LSEG goals

Explore key knowledge areas and skills

• Access opportunities to earn industry recognized qualifications, including 5 study days during programme
• Connect with global early careers community and opportunities and contribute to wider society via CSR initiatives and volunteering opportunities
• Alongside flexible ways of working, you'll have access to benefits that support your wellbeing and your future, including 26 weeks' parental leave, healthcare, retirement planning and a wellness allowance.
• Through the LSEG Foundation and two paid volunteering days each year, you’ll also have opportunities to get involved in your local community and support causes that matter to you.

Recruitment Process

The first stage of the recruitment process involves making an application and submitting your resume. The second stage is completing Technical and Coding Assessment. The third stage of the application process is an Immersive Online Assessment. The assessment is designed to give you an insight into what it’s like to work at LSEG. The fourth stage is a video interview where you will answer a series of questions using a strength-based-interview style. The final stage is a half day assessment centre which involves several different types of exercises – further information is provided at the point of invite. Please review all the graduate opportunities and make only one application If you make more than one application, we will review your first application only.

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