Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters · Colombo

Software Engineer Location: Sri Lanka, Colombo As a Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and improving software systems and applications for our global customers. You will work closely with a team of talented engineers to build and deliver high-quality products on a scale. We are looking for motivated individuals who enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with others, have strong communication skills, and are eager to learn and apply new technologies. If you love writing code and are interested in building large-scale distributed systems, we would like to speak with you! About the Role In this opportunity as a Software Engineer, you will: Collaborate with team members, mentors, and stakeholders to develop scalable, reliable, and high-performing software solutions Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software features and applications under the guidance of experienced engineers Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while following established engineering standards and best practices Participate in code reviews, debugging, and testing activities to help ensure software quality and continuous improvement Work closely with product owners, architects, and engineering teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions Take part in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog discussions Identify technical issues, troubleshoot problems, and support the team in implementing effective solutions Contribute to a collaborative, innovative, and learning-focused team environment Continuously build technical knowledge by learning new tools, technologies, and software development practices About You You're fit for the role of Software Engineer if your background includes: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering Experience in software development through academic projects, internships, or personal projects, both independently and as part of a team Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment Foundational software engineering skills with the ability to learn quickly and contribute effectively to a team environment Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Java Interest in learning Scala and exploring functional programming concepts Understanding of software design patterns, architectural principles, and system design fundamentals Exposure to microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker Knowledge of relational database management systems Understanding of core software engineering concepts such as scalability, integration, security, reliability, and testing practices Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems such as Git Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, testable, and well-documented code Exposure to automated testing and quality assurance practices Ability to quickly learn new technologies, adapt to changing requirements, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment Agile mindset with a willingness to take feedback, continuously improve, and support team goals Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams #LI-NR1 What’s in it For You? Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance:Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth:By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture:Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. 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