Software Engineering Manager (World-Check Curation Platform)

We are the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster. We deliver this must-have insight to the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted newsKey Responsibilities / Accountabilities:This role of Software Engineering Manager is within the Risk Intelligence business of LSEG. The group builds technology content curation platforms supporting key product World-Check On Demand. You will be accountable for the delivery of business value to our internal partners across LSEG - Technology, Service, Content Operation, and Product/Proposition teams, through end to end delivery of initiatives and projects to bring new products or capabilities to market, or implementing large scale change to existing products or infrastructures.Technical LeadershipPartner with the Director of Technology to oversee all aspects of the software delivery lifecycle.Lead cross-functional teams to define, scope, and deliver large-scale technical initiatives (typically under £3M in value, with global reach and up to 12 months in duration), ensuring delivery within agreed scope, time, cost, and quality constraints.Collaborate with senior technologists and application architects to define and implement technical strategies that align with business goals.Establish strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating effective decision-making and alignment.Lead and actively participate in all phases of programs or specific phases of larger projects. Maintain accurate and up-to-date program plans and forecasts.Ensure alignment across teams and integrate dependencies into comprehensive project plans.Identify, assess, and manage risks to ensure successful delivery outcomes.Monitor progress against delivery plans, taking corrective action when deviations occur.Provide clear visibility into project status, risks, and dependencies to enable informed decision-making by senior leadership.Apply Agile methodologies effectively, promoting values and practices that enhance team agility, responsiveness, and delivery quality.Build and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Analyze recurring themes from retrospectives and lessons learned to recommend enhancements to the delivery model.Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering practices and processes.Team Leadership & DevelopmentSet clear goals and expectations for the engineering team and department.Provide regular, constructive feedback and support career development.Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and agile principles.Ensure team members have the necessary technical skills and training to meet delivery objectives.Qualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Over 5 years of hands-on software development experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership or management capacity.Proven expertise in cloud technologies, particularly AWS, with practical experience in modern programming languages and frameworks such as Python, React, and Java.Strong track record of leading agile development teams and successfully delivering complex software projects.Skilled in balancing deep technical understanding with strategic decision-making to drive business outcomes.Brings a positive, high-energy approach with a collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, enabling effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagementExperience in hands-on and management experience in software test automation is considered an advantage.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. 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