About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

Team:

S&P Global Ratings is looking for a Lead Engineer to join Structured Finance Value Stream. This team has a broad and expert knowledge of the Ratings organization’s data domains, technology stacks, and architectural patterns, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration that results in a unified strategy. Be a part of a unique opportunity to build and evolve S&P Ratings' next-gen analytics platform.

Impact:

If you are an individual that brings demonstrated experience of delivering big data projects, this is an excellent opportunity. We are looking for someone with strong technical knowledge, who has worked on transformational initiatives, and can drive results.

What you can expect:

An unmatched experience in handling huge volumes of data, analytics, visualization, and services over cloud technologies along with appreciation in product development life cycle to convert an idea into a revenue-generating stream.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a hands-on senior programmer with expertise in analysis, architecture, development, and debugging.
• Lead your team with empathy, fostering a culture rooted in trust and continuous growth.
• Take ownership of tasks from inception to completion, including understanding requirements, technical specifications, design, architecture, implementation, unit testing, and code management.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise standards and promote best practices aligned with organizational guidelines.
• Drive and execute complex technical requirements.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in Cloud and Big Data technologies.
• Collaborate with users, business analysts, quality assurance testers, and other teams as necessary.
• Be a self-motivated individual who excels in both independent work and team collaboration.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in developing microservices using Spring Boot and API design with REST.
• Experience in supporting production environments.
• Expertise in building applications with serverless frameworks and container management tools.
• Strong experience with AWS.
• Familiarity with Python, R, and Big Data technologies like distributed data processing frameworks is a plus.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as ADO and Jenkins.
• Proficient in JSON and XML Java libraries, Linux scripting, and Unix shell scripting.
• Experience with test tools such as SOAPUI, JMeter, Postman, and the ability to create JUnit test cases, performance testing, and load testing.

Experience & Qualifications:

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent degree.
• Extensive full-stack development experience with modern web technologies, including Java/J2EE, Hibernate, Microsoft Office Automation, Python, R, REST/OData, AWS, Angular/React, Tomcat, JMS, SQL, Databricks, and Oracle.
• Proven experience in contributing to application architecture and design, with a strong understanding of software/enterprise integration design patterns and full-stack technology stacks.
• A quality-first mindset with a background in developing scalable products for a global audience.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence both IT and business stakeholders.
• Experience in the financial services industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of full-stack development experience with modern web technologies, such as React/Angular, Java/J2EE, and Oracle.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in application architecture and design, with expertise in software/enterprise integration principles like 12-factor applications.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based technologies, design patterns, and best practices.
• Solid understanding of data models, data architecture, and Oracle 12C (PL/SQL).
• Proficiency in developing microservices using Spring Boot and API design with REST.
• Experience in supporting production environments.
• Expertise in building applications with serverless frameworks and container management tools.
• Strong experience with AWS.
• Familiarity with Python, R, and Big Data technologies like distributed data processing frameworks is a plus.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as ADO and Jenkins.
• Proficient in JSON and XML Java libraries, Linux scripting, and Unix shell scripting.
• Experience with test tools such as SOAPUI, JMeter, Postman, and the ability to create JUnit test cases, performance testing, and load testing.
• Ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment to meet critical project timelines.

About S&P Global Ratings:
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity, and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership.

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.