Senior Software Engineer - Java Application Development

S&P Global; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible downtime

Continuous learning

Retirement planning

Job summary

S&P Dow Jones Indices is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Java Application Development to lead the Web Platforms team in Chennai. The role focuses on building and maintaining web-based platforms and tools for clients and internal users, delivering robust Java applications and integration with RESTful services.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years of Java experience, strong Spring and Hibernate skills, and hands-on DB expertise (Oracle, Postgres, SQL Server).

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Experience with Spring framework and Java design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with at least one RDBMS (Oracle, Postgres, or SQL Server).
• Experience with SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Experience with RESTful APIs.
• Experience with AWS (S3, ECS).
• Experience with WebLogic/Apache Tomcat.
• Experience with SVN and Git.
• Experience building financial applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in developing and deploying Java applications.
• Enhance functionalities with new REST APIs and services.
• Collaborate with UI teams for front-end/backend integration.
• Mentor junior developers and resolve technical issues.
• Train and support development and operations teams.
• Respond to technical queries from operations and product management.

Skills

Java development

Spring framework

Hibernate

RESTful APIs

SQL

AWS

Weblogic/Tomcat

Git/SVN

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Job description

Job Description:

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 10

S&P Dow Jones Indices

The Role: Senior Software Engineer - Java Application Development

The Team: The Web platforms team of S&P Dow Jones Indices is responsible building and maintaining the Web based platforms and tools for our clients and internal users.

The Impact: Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career as a technology leader in the financial domain? The Web Platforms team is looking for a technically capable individuals with a hands-on approach who can bring leadership, stakeholder management, expert communication, and coaching experience to a global team.

What’s in it for you: As the Senior Software Engineer you will have the opportunity to work closely with partners across the company to deliver technology solutions leveraging some of the latest and greatest technology tools and upgrade the platform capabilities and take them to the next level

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in developing and deployment of applications in Java, SQL and PL/SQL.
• Enhance existing functionalities with integration with new Rest APIs and Services
• Work with UI developers for integration of Front end with backend services
• Train and assist the application support team and development team
• Respond to technical queries from operations and product management team
• Mentor the junior Java back-end and full stack developers and help to resolve any technical issues they are facing to complete their assigned task.

What we’re looking for

Basic Qualification

• 5 to 8 years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Experience in working with spring framework and java design patterns
• Hands on experience in at least one relational database (Oracle, Postgres, or SQL Server)
• Hands on experience in SQL queries and writing stored procedures
• Hands on experience in Spring and Hibernate frameworks
• Experience working with RESTful APIs
• Experience working in AWS technologies like S3, ECS Containers
• Experience working with Weblogic/Apache Tomcat
• Experience working with source code control systems such as SVN and Git
• Any experience in building financial applications is a plus
• Exposure with Bigdata technology is a major plus

Preferred Qualification

• Working in Agile/Scrum based project delivery
• Experience in the financial services sector preferred but not required
• At least Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent. MS in Computer Science is preferred.
• Candidates without Computer Science or Information Technology degree should have significant work experience.

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices

At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.

S&P Dow Jones Indices 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. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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.

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