The LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) Data & Analytics group builds and delivers critically important technology that powers Trading and Data Analytics products. We are building the next generation trading and analytics platforms that will underpin a huge Foreign Exchange, Equities and Commodities business. The platforms operate with high efficiency and low-latency and must stay ahead of the technology curve to keep up with the markets and customer demands. The trading process generates a tremendous amount of data which is used for internal and customer analytics, trade reporting and data submitted to various regulatory bodies.
LSEG has established itself as the industry leading provider of Trading venues and Analytics platforms. An opportunity has recently become available in the Architecture team for a solution architect who will be responsible for a significant aspect of the strategy, design and governance of the platforms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Works with multiple groups to clearly understand the landscape into which new technology solutions must be delivered:
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Business and product teams for value propositions and requirements (both functional and non-functional).
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Application development teams for the existing software landscape, interfaces etc
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Infrastructure teams for details of the on premise and cloud-based environments into which solutions will be deployed.
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Enterprise architects for standards, patterns, governance activities etc.
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Domain authorities in areas that are key to the operation of a successful regulated business (Information Security, Data Privacy, Compliance etc).
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Devises end to end solution designs that bring multiple applications together to deliver against overall business goals:
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Quickly crafts initial straw man architectures.
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Clearly articulates these in diagrams, written summaries (on Wiki pages etc) and presentations.
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Iterates these based on review and feedback from business and technology partners and secures agreement on target solutions.
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Documents agreed solutions in Solution Architecture Documents
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Takes solutions through formal governance reviews.
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Works with application, infrastructure and quality assurance teams to ensure the successful delivery of agreed solutions:
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Ensures all parties involved in the delivery have a clear understanding of the target solution.
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Drives resolution of architectural issues that arise during the delivery.
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Drives the mapping of application capabilities onto the underlying infrastructure with a particular view to meeting non-functional requirements around efficiency, latency, security, resilience etc.
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Participates in the evaluation of potential third party partners to deliver aspects of the overall technology solution.
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Researches and recommends tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
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Drives technology simplification and risk reduction.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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A consistent track record of devising solution architectures for critical systems with tight real time constraints and seeing these through to successful delivery.
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Extensive experience designing and implementing solutions for large systems that are resilient, performant, scalable, extensible, and secure.
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Ability to think clearly and logically, but also make creative leaps to resolve problems.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to produce clear, understandable diagrams.
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Can produce clear, accurate and concise solution descriptions.
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Interaction with key business and technology partners.
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Experienced in working with vendors.
DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
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Understanding of the business domain, including risk management; customer and third-party risk; the regulatory marketplace.
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Knowledge of financial markets.
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Experience of trading systems (FX and Equities).
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Experience of analytic systems that support time series and enrichment.
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Experience of designing and deploying cloud based applications (ideally Azure).
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Experience of managed networks including:
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Understanding of routing (including Azure Express Route)
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Understanding of Azure Security (Azure Firewall, NSGs and Private Link)
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Understanding of 3rd Party community network providers FCN, TNS etc.
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Experience of Software development (Java and C/C++) and software development practices to be able to engage deeply with engineering teams.
THE PERSON:
- Possesses robust analytical skills with the ability to synthesize business requirements with technology capabilities to produce a coherent solution architecture that fits with the rest of the ecosystem.
- Has the capability to bring people together to get to the bottom of issues and craft viable solutions.
- Ability to self start, self manage and prioritise time successfully across parallel workstreams.
- Ability to operate across organizational boundaries, to influence vendors and technology staff and to have an impact on the internal and external technology community.
- Strong social skills supported by expressive oral and written communication.
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
WORKSTYLE MODEL:
The position will be based in our offices in Nottingham, United Kingdom. We know balance is the key, therefore we propose hybrid way of working. You are welcome to work from our modern office every day, but you have still an opportunity to stay at home if needed. In this position you can work 4 days a week from home.
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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem