Engineering Intern - Software Engineer

Programme start date: 9 November 2026Our Engineering Internship has been crafted to simulate our Engineering Graduate Programme so that you can understand what a career in Engineering at LSEG would really be like.  To be eligible, you must be a penultimate- or final-year students graduating due to complete your degree between summer 2027 to summer 2028 and studying in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).During your time with us you will have the opportunity to explore potential career paths by working within our LSEG Markets Engineering as an Engineering Intern focusing on Software Engineer field.We have opportunities for students to join our Colombo – Malabe hub as an Engineering Intern.Main responsibilities during your 6-month internshipContribute as a C++ or Java engineer in an agile scrum team.Work towards understanding software modules and subsystems from design to quality perspectivesWith support from senior engineers with translate story-level requirements into tasks and implement them in C++ or Java code.With supervision apply code changes with integrity and standard methodologies.Gain experience in software quality through unit, component, and end-to-end testing.We will also support you in discovering more about the areas of LSEG by connecting you with the relevant departments so that you can learn more about them. All the while you will be applying your new skills to real world business challenges, through project-based learning. These are real roles; as an intern, you play a part in the success of our organisation, just like you would do as a graduate. What we are looking for: We are passionate about recruiting people who are interested in pursuing a career as an Engineer and would like to learn about the full breadth of our business – and are interested in playing a part of our development, as it grows and diversifies. A curiosity for data and an ability to analyse information to draw conclusions and propose solutions. The environment we work in is fast paced, you’ll need to demonstrate focus, resilience and the flexibility to adapt to changing demands. People who can collaborate with others, using their communication skills in the process. Understand and an interest in gaining exposure to Backend Software DevelopmentStudying Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)Ideal candidates will have the rights to work in the Sri Lanka without restrictions for the duration of the internship programme.Candidates who can join the programme from Nov 2026 and stay with us for 6 months.You will stand out to us if you can demonstrate and recognise that what you achieve is equally important as how you achieve it. Applications close:  4 September We recommend an early application because we consider candidates on a rolling basis.Recruitment Process:The first stage of the recruitment process involves making an application and submitting your resume. The second st...