Lead Software Engineer

Job Description:

Lead Software Engineer

About the Team

Our Technology team drives the evolution of our Technology, Engineering, Data, Product and User Experience functions. With a keen focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions, we shape the digital landscape for our customers, readers and users. From revolutionizing visuals to optimizing tools and harnessing the power of data, mobile, video and social platforms, our team is committed to providing a seamless and immersive experience across all touchpoints. Collaborating closely with our newsrooms and strategic partners, we spearhead the development of groundbreaking products and technologies.

About the Role

Dow Jones is seeking an experienced Lead Developer to provide technical leadership for our RCTP engineering team in Glasgow. This role will own end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-team projects while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence across our Risk & Compliance platform serving global enterprise clients.

RiskCenter Third Party (RCTP) is a mission-critical B2B product that provides comprehensive third-party risk management and screening capabilities to enterprise clients globally.

You will report into the Engineering Manager.

You Will:

• Own Technical Delivery: Lead the end-to-end execution of complex, cross-team projects, acting as the primary expert for the RCTP application ecosystem.
• Architect for Scale: Drive high-level design decisions to ensure global enterprise systems remain scalable, high-performing, and maintainable.
• Champion Engineering Standards: Set the bar for production excellence by leading design reviews and ensuring strict adherence to ISO 27001 and data governance.
• Mentor & Grow Talent: Level up the engineering team through rigorous code reviews, technical guidance, and active participation in hiring and skill development.
• Bridge Product & Engineering: Facilitate seamless collaboration between Design, Product, and Engineering to align technical roadmaps with business strategy.
• Operationalize Strategy: Contribute to departmental planning, including budgeting and the development of long-term technology roadmaps.
• Drive Process Evolution: Advocate for and implement best practices in deployment, monitoring, and risk management to constantly improve team velocity.

You Have:

• Proven Leadership: 4-7 years of professional experience with a track record of leading technical projects and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.
• Expert Full-Stack Proficiency: Deep expertise in the Microsoft Stack (.NET Core/C#) and modern frontend frameworks, specifically React.js.
• Cloud Architecture: Extensive experience designing and scaling distributed systems on Azure, including Microservices, Service Bus, and Logic Apps.
• Advanced Data Strategy: Strong background in data modeling and optimization using Cosmos DB and Elasticsearch.
• Engineering Quality: A disciplined approach to the SDLC with mastery of TDD/BDD, maintaining 80%+ test coverage, and automated DevOps pipelines.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

Learn more about all our benefits at Dow Jones Careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Technology

Job Category:

Software Product Engineering

Union Status:

Non-Union role