Lead I, Software Development/Engineering

S&P Global Market Intelligence; Gurugram District, Ahmedabad District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global Market Intelligence is seeking a senior technical lead to architect and build scalable cloud-based data applications. You will lead technical development, drive best practices, and tackle complex problems using Python, PostgreSQL, and cloud-native tech with GenAI tooling.

You will guide a global team within the EDO, Collection Platforms AI Foundational Data Linking, delivering robust data sourcing and ML solutions while ensuring high availability and maintainable code.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Experience architecting scalable cloud-based data applications.
• Experience with GenAI tooling and AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop scalable cloud-based data pipelines.
• Spearhead AI and GenAI initiatives to accelerate delivery.
• Troubleshoot and optimize complex code and cloud infrastructure for reliability.

Skills

Python

SQL

PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

BigQuery

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced technical lead with 8+ years in software engineering to architect and build complex, scalable applications. In this role, you will lead technical development, drive best practices, and tackle complex problem-solving scenarios. You will leverage Python, PostgreSQL, cloud-native technologies, and GenAI tooling to accelerate delivery and foster a culture of excellence.

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

The Role: Lead I, Software Development/Engineering

The Team:

As a member of the EDO, Collection Platforms AI Foundational Data Linking team, you will be at the heart of our data-driven strategy. You will build and maintain enterprise-scale data processing pipelines that power our critical data sourcing, information retrieval, and machine learning solutions. In our cloud-native ecosystem, you will have the opportunity to design resilient, production-ready systems and grow your skills in a highly collaborative, global environment that encourages innovation and ownership.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Software Development Architecture: Architect, design, and develop scalable cloud-based data applications and robust pipelines within a cross-functional Agile team.


• AI Innovation: Spearhead traditional AI and GenAI initiatives. Leverage tools like GitHub Copilot to improve development speed, code quality, and time-to-market.


• Complex Problem Solving: Manage and optimize existing solutions. Solve highly complex architectural problems by weighing costs, benefits, and long-term scalability.


• Operations Reliability: Troubleshoot and debug complex code and cloud infrastructure issues to guarantee system reliability and high availability.


• Technical Leadership Collaboration: Provide hands‑on guidance, conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and closely collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders through excellent documentation and clear communication.

What Were Looking For:

Education Experience:

Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

8+ years of hands‑on experience in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or Data Science roles.

Core Technical Skills:

• Programming Databases: Expert-level proficiency in Python, SQL, and PostgreSQL.


• Cloud‑Native Infrastructure: Strong hands‑on experience with Cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure, or GCP). Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and BigQuery.


• Event‑Driven Architecture: Deep experience implementing and scaling messaging systems like Message Broker Systems or similar enterprise tools.


• Observability: Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools.

Advanced / Good‑to‑Have Skills:

• Big Data Technologies: Exposure to Big Data processing ecosystems (Big Data Processing Engines, Databricks, AWS EMR, Apache NiFi, and ETL pipelines).

Soft Skills Attributes:

• Advanced complex problem‑solving abilities and a strong attention to detail.


• Deep passion for continuous learning and adopting emerging technologies.


• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a proven track record of driving alignment across diverse, global, and matrixed teams

Location:

Gurugram,Bengaluru,Ahmedabad,Hyderabad