Lead Software Engineer

S&P Global; New York (NY); Remote; USD 191,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Learning & Growth

Retirement planning

Employee discounts

Job summary

S&P OpCo, LLC seeks a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain Java-based microservices for Indices platforms. You will migrate applications to microservices, deploy with containers, and work across full software development life cycle.

Strong emphasis on Java, Spring Boot/Cloud, and modern front‑end technologies. The role offers a base salary range of $191,413 to $206,350 with eligibility for an annual incentive plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related IT field.
• Five (5) years of experience in developing concurrent and distributed systems using Java.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, and Angular 2+; Spring Boot & Spring Cloud; caching with Hazelcast/Redis; microservices design; unit/integration tests; SQL querying; cloud tech; DevOps with containers; CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and develop software for Indices platforms.
• Design, develop, and maintain Java full-stack applications for web platforms.
• Migrate applications to Java-based microservices and deploy using containers.
• Engage in requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and documentation.
• Develop software with OO principles and design patterns.
• Set up development environment and sandbox; perform unit tests; interface with databases; work with customers and IT staff.

Skills

Java

Distributed systems

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Microservices

CI/CD

Containers

HTML/CSS/JS

Databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related IT field

Tools

Hazelcast

Redis

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Our Mission

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

About The Role

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

Company Name: S&P OpCo, LLC

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer

Location: 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041 (Telecommuting permitted from anywhere within the U.S.)

Job Duties: S&P OpCo, LLC seeks a Lead Software Engineer who will plan, prepare, and develop software for Indices software platforms. Design, develop, and maintain solutions for multiple technology platforms. Design and develop Java full-stack applications for web platform systems. Migrate existing applications to Java-based microservices and deploy using containers. Participate in multiple software development processes, including requirement analysis, design, coding, testing and documentation. Develop software applications based on clear business specifications. Work on new initiatives and support existing Index applications. Perform application and system performance tuning and troubleshoot performance issues. Build applications with object-oriented concepts and apply design patterns. Setup development environment and sandbox for application development. Perform unit testing of application code and fix errors. Interface with databases to extract information and build reports. Effectively interact with customers, business users and IT staff. Telecommuting permitted from anywhere within the U.S.

Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related IT field plus five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Five (5) years of experience must include: Developing concurrent and distributed systems using Java. Utilizing HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, and Angular 2+. Spring-based technologies (Spring Boot and Spring Cloud) and caching frameworks, including Hazelcast and Redis. Designing and implementing microservices-based solutions. Writing unit and integration tests. Writing SQL queries, applying understanding of data models. Experience with cloud technologies. DevOps development and deployment using containers. Experience with CI/CD pipeline.

Salary: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $191,413 to $206,350. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses & certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. S&P OpCo, LLC is part of S&P Global and this role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please see: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us.

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

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our Benefits Include

• 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

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