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London Stock Exchange GroupColomboInternship
Engineering Intern - Software Engineer
Join LSEG as a 6-month Engineering Intern in Colombo, focusing on software engineering with C++ or Java. Gain real-world experience in agile teams, software development, and testing while exploring career paths in a global financial markets infrastructure company.
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Role and Responsibilities
- Contribute as a C++ or Java engineer in an agile scrum team.
- Understand software modules and subsystems from design to quality perspectives.
- Translate story-level requirements into tasks and implement code with senior support.
- Apply code changes using standard methodologies under supervision.
- Gain experience in unit, component, and end-to-end software testing.
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Candidate Requirements
- Penultimate or final-year STEM student graduating between summer 2027 and 2028.
- Curious about data analysis and problem-solving.
- Adaptable, focused, resilient in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Interest in backend software development.
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Program Details
- 6-month internship starting 9 November 2026 in Colombo – Malabe hub.
- Simulates LSEG Engineering Graduate Programme experience.
- Project-based learning with exposure to various LSEG departments.
- Real roles contributing to organizational success.
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Application and Recruitment Process
- Apply by 4 September 2026; early applications encouraged.
- Stages: application and resume submission, technical and coding assessment.
- Immersive online assessment to simulate LSEG work environment.
- Video interview with strength-based questions.
- Half-day assessment centre with multiple exercises.