Senior DevOps Engineer

SwapClear Senior DevOps Engineer
Job Description

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 commitment 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, handle 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. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape

how we think, how we do things and how we help our people achieve their goal.

We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage

partnership, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and exciting experience

for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues

and exciting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise.

As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where

everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with significant careers.

About SwapClear

SwapClear, a flagship service of LSEG, is the world’s leading interest rate derivatives clearing platform, trusted by major banks, financial institutions, and

asset managers across the globe. It plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, transparency, and efficiency of the global financial system.

In 2023, SwapClear cleared over $1,319 trillion in total notional value. With its vast scale and reliability, SwapClear clears a significant portion of the global

OTC derivatives market, including 97.85% of USD OIS and 95.4% of EUR IRS trades.

Why Join SwapClear?

• Unmatched Market Presence: Join a team powering the infrastructure behind most of the world’s interest rate swaps.

• Innovation at Scale: Work on robust, high-performance platforms that serve as the backbone of global financial markets.

• Resilience and Trust: Be part of a business known for its regulatory excellence, operational integrity, and industry confidence.

• Global Collaboration: Thrive in a culture that values engineering precision, open communication, and continuous improvement.
 

Role Profile

LSEG Post Trade division – SwapClear is seeking a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer based in London, UK working in a hybrid model.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Be subject matter experts in underlying technologies
• Provide detailed technical support for developers producing bug fixes and new releases
• Be self-motivated with the ability to prioritise engineering decisions
• Contribute to modernising DevOps practices through automation and AI-assisted engineering capabilities

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and lead CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins)
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management (Ansible, Terraform)
• Develop and maintain containerised applications (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, AKS)
• Monitor and optimise performance, reliability, and scalability (DataDog)
• Collaborate with development teams for seamless integration and deployment
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS)
• Ensure security and compliance through standard processes and audits
• Troubleshoot issues across development, testing, and production environments
• Mentor and guide team members to promote continuous improvement
• Drive POCs and onboarding of new tools, including AI-assisted development and intelligent automation
• Explore and implement AI-assisted automation to enhance DevOps workflows and developer productivity.
• Support development of intelligent automation tools / agents for:
  • CI/CD execution
  • Code validation
  • Incident resolution

Key Tools and Technologies

• DevOps Tools: GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform
• Cloud: AWS
• Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, AKS
• Monitoring: DataDog
• Scripting: Python, Bash, Shell
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools or automation frameworks is a plus

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong hands-on experience in DevOps and Cloud technologies
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred)
• Knowledge of Ansible, Terraform, YAML-based pipelines
• Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure
• Scripting knowledge (Shell / PowerShell) and Python (advantageous)
• Experience with Agile / Scrum practices
• Exposure to on-prem to cloud migration (preferred)
• Knowledge of SQL / PL-SQL optimisation
• Familiarity with Control-M or scheduling tools (desirable)
• Experience in financial services / investment banking environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model based in London, UK
• Exposure to AI/ML-powered tooling in software engineering or DevOps workflows
• Experience integrating automation or AI tools into CI/CD pipelines or developer workflows

Career Stage:

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 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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