Real-time Cloud Architect

LSEG is seeking a skilled Real-Time Cloud Architect to design, build, and maintain cloud-based solutions to facilitate low latency distribution of real-time content. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms and collaborating with multi-functional teams to architect scalable, secure and highly performant solutions. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Designing and implementing real-time distribution solutions applying Azure and AWS cloud-native services. Migrating existing on-prem applications to Azure and AWS cloud. Remediating solutions to meet RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective) targets. Participate in technical governance reviews and ensure alignment to standards. Conduct feasibility studies and recommend technology stacks. Developing and implementing strategies to enhance cloud financial management (FinOps). Define and document APIs, data models, and integration points. Identify and mitigate technical risks in the architecture. Build prototypes or PoCs to validate system designs and technologies. Prepare presentations and reports for team members and management. Perform technical audits to verify system regulatory and security compliance. Coordinate with project managers to ensure alignment with timelines and budgets. Collaborate with business and product teams to translate high-level requirements into an executable design. Lead meetings with internal customers and effectively negotiate expectations. Develop a broad knowledge of LSEG business strategies and our product portfolio. Innovate on new and improved uses of technology to meet business objectives. Understand the impact of new technologies and their technical impacts to supported systems. Collaborate with peers, architects and managers to understand strategy and how best to operationalize it across our cloud environments. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: Expert level understanding of:

• Azure AKS
• Azure load balancers
• Azure PrivateLink
• Azure ExpressRoute
• AWS ECS
• AWS load balancers
• AWS PrivateLink
• AWS DirectConnect, * Real-time systems, especially for real-time financial market data
• LSEG's RTDS platform is helpful
• Technology governance and standards (TOGAF, NIST, OWASP, FinOps)
• Observability and business intelligence reporting:

• BigPanda
• DataDog
• Snowflake

Private line connectivity, especially in large-scale customer-facing delivery contexts:

• AWS DirectConnect
• Azure ExpressRoute
• Cloud to Cloud NaaS

Automation:

• GitLab
• Terraform
• Python

Do you have experience in Terraform?, * Crucial - At least 5-10 years' experience of solution architecture, preferably within a large organization.

• Crucial - Azure Solution Architect Expert
• Crucial - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - at least to Associate level
• Preferred - Confirmed experience of real-time market data systems, or similar domain that has a significant dependency on large-scale, event-based messaging platforms (energy, IoT, video gaming, industrial control systems, etc.), 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.