Senior Java Tech Lead - Hybrid (NYC/Princeton)

S&P Global, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Invest in Your Future

Family Friendly Perks

Beyond the Basics

Job summary

S&P Global Dow Jones Indices is seeking a Senior Lead Java Application Developer for a hybrid role based in the US, with 2 onsite days per week in NYC or Princeton, NJ. You will design, develop, and support Java applications and backend systems, mentor the team, and drive technical solutions across projects.

The role spans the full software lifecycle, emphasizing delivery excellence, system performance, and collaboration with business users and IT stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Java development (J2EE, JMS, EJB).
• Proven experience leading software development teams or technical projects.
• Proficient in advanced SQL and PL/SQL.
• Experience with Unix scripting, vulnerability remediation, and performance tuning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Java/J2EE applications for SPDJI systems and websites.
• Provide technical guidance to team members across development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Develop web applications with rich front-end interfaces and internal platform integrations.
• Conduct system performance tuning and troubleshoot application issues.
• Interface with databases using advanced SQL and PL/SQL.
• Participate in code reviews, version control, and enforce best development practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business users, product owners, and IT stakeholders.

Skills

Java/J2EE

JMS

EJB

SQL/PLSQL

Unix scripting

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

DevOps pipelines

Job description

S&P Global Dow Jones Indices is seeking a Senior Lead Java Application Developer for a hybrid role based in the US, with 2 onsite days per week in NYC or Princeton, NJ. You will design, develop, and support Java applications and backend systems, mentor the team, and drive technical solutions across projects.

The role spans the full software lifecycle, emphasizing delivery excellence, system performance, and collaboration with business users and IT stakeholders.