Software Engineer

Thomson Reuters

Software Engineer developing and maintaining software systems for global customers at Thomson Reuters. Collaborating with engineers to deliver scalable solutions and contribute to a continuous learning environment.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeColombo • 🇱🇰 Sri LankaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerJavaMicroservicesScala

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role)
Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities
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
Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance
Employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaScalasoftware development lifecyclesoftware design patternsmicroservices architecturecontainerizationrelational database management systemsAgile methodologiesCI/CD pipelinesautomated testing

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationadaptabilityproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementteamworkfeedback acceptancelearning mindsetinnovationscalability