Lead, Java Software Engineer

spgi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Dow Jones Indices is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable, distributed systems in the cloud. You will mentor developers and drive features from concept to production, ensuring performance and reliability.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, architecture oversight, and staying current with industry trends. Base salary aligns with market ranges and benefits within the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of strong Java experience designing, developing, testing and deploying complex projects.
• Strong Java skills with experience in concurrent and distributed systems.
• Experience with Java 8 features, Streams API.
• 5+ years with Spring-based technologies (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud) and caching frameworks like Hazelcast.
• 5+ years SQL knowledge and experience.
• Experience designing and implementing microservices-based solutions; unit/integration tests; SQL queries.
• Exposure to AWS cloud (EC2, ECS, Load Balancer, Security Group, Lambda, S3).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
• Develop and implement applications that are highly scalable and fault-tolerant.
• Utilize cloud services for deployments.
• Implement containerization strategies for applications.
• Develop UIs using modern front-end technologies.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Java

Java Streams

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

SQL

Microservices

Unit Testing

AWS

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Hazelcast

AWS

Job description

About the Role

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a leader in benchmarks and investable indices, providing indispensable solutions to institutional clients. We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer for our indices prototyping platform. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled developer with experience in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems that handle complex calculations and are deployed to cloud infrastructure. This role is pivotal in advancing S&P Global's capabilities in delivering high-quality indices and benchmarks.

The Team

The Lead Software Engineer will collaborate with a team of seasoned Software Engineers, contributing to the development of robust and scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our institutional clients. This team is dedicated to fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement, where creative problem-solving and cutting-edge technology solutions are at the forefront. As part of this collaborative effort, the Lead Software Engineer will work on implementing high-quality solutions and contribute to the overall development direction of the platform. Additionally, the team values open communication and encourages the sharing of ideas and best practices, creating a supportive atmosphere for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
• Develop and implement applications that are highly scalable and fault-tolerant.
• Utilize cloud services for application deployments.
• Implement containerization strategies for applications.
• Develop user interfaces using modern front-end technologies.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $165,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.

What We're Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Ideal candidate should have 8+ years of strong Java experience in designing, developing, testing and successfully deploying critical and complex projects.
• Must have strong Java skills with experience in development of concurrent and distributed systems.
• Should have experience working in Java 8 features especially Streams API.
• Must have 5 + yrs. advanced experience with Spring-based technologies (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud etc.) and caching frameworks like Hazelcast.
• Must have 5 + yrs. SQL knowledge and experience.
• Role requires experience in designing and implementing micro services based solutions; and experience writing unit/integration tests; writing SQL queries with a good understanding of data model.
• Should possess exposure of AWS cloud (EC2, ECS, Load Balancer, Security Group, Lambda, S3, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Right to Work Requirements

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Return to Work

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply and will actively support your return to the workplace.

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, e