Software Engineer

OSTTRA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Greater London is looking for a Software Engineer to join their TeraHelix team. This role involves designing and maintaining data solutions using Java and SQL, working within a cross-functional team. Candidates should have at least 6 years of software development experience, and be proficient in big data technologies. The company offers benefits such as flexible downtime and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to learning resources

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family-friendly perks

Qualifications

• 6 years of hands‑on experience in software development, particularly with Java.
• Proficiency in SQL (any variant) and big data technologies.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git, GitHub or Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable data modeling components.
• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and create solutions.
• Implement best practices in software development including code reviews.

Skills

Java

SQL

gRPC

Linux

Git

OOP

Agile principles

Debugging

Proficiency in PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Apache Spark

Kafka

Kubernetes

Vaadin UI framework

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

The Team

Join the TeraHelix team within S&P Globals Enterprise Data Organisation (EDO). We are a dynamic group of highly skilled engineers dedicated to building innovative data solutions that empower businesses. Our team works collaboratively on foundational data products leveraging cutting‑edge technologies to solve real‑world client challenges.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Design develop and maintain scalable and efficient data modeling components within a distributed data platform.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solutions.
• Implement best practices in software development including code reviews unit testing and CI / CD processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in sprint planning daily stand‑ups user demos and retrospectives to ensure alignment and progress within the team.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to their professional growth through knowledge sharing and code reviews.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our software solutions quality and performance.
• Document technical designs processes and workflows to facilitate knowledge transfer and maintain project transparency.
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate project status challenges and solutions ensuring alignment with business outcomes.
• Contribute to the overall architecture and design of the TeraHelix ecosystem ensuring scalability reliability and security.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• 6 years of hands‑on experience in software development particularly with Java (21 preferred) and associated toolchains.
• Proficiency in SQL (any variant) and big data technologies with experience in operating commonly used databases such as PostgreSQL HBase or Trino.
• Knowledge of gRPC (unary response streaming bi‑directional streaming REST mapping).
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems including command‑line tools and utilities.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git GitHub Bitbucket or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) design patterns Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and enterprise system design principles.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Commitment to software craftsmanship and Agile principles.
• Effective communication skills for technical concepts.
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Interest in emerging tools and frameworks.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Vaadin UI framework.
• Experience with Apache Spark Avro and Kafka.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Cloud experience across AWS Azure GCP or Oracle Cloud.
• Experience with C# Core.
• Familiarity with Python R Ruby or JavaScript especially in the GraalVM.
• Interest in financial markets and business development.

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: Its 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.

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. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability please send an email to : and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

Key Skills

Spring,.NET,C / C++,Go,React,OOP,C#,Data Structures,JavaScript,Software Development,Java,Distributed Systems

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1