Senior Lead, Java Application Developer

Socket.dev; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Flexible downtime

Continuous learning

Retirement planning

Family friendly perks

Other employee perks

Job summary

S&P Dow Jones Indices in New York is seeking a Senior Lead Java Application Developer to design, develop, and support web-based applications and backend systems. You will lead a development team, drive technical solutions, mentor peers, and ensure delivery excellence across projects.

The role requires 10+ years in Java, strong J2EE/JMS/EJB, and experience with SQL/PLSQL. Hybrid work with two onsite days in NYC or Princeton, NJ, and competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Java development with strong skills in 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 application 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 and support to team members across development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Develop web applications with rich front-end interfaces and integrate with internal/vendor platforms.
• 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

Team leadership

SQL

Unix scripting

Communication

JMS

EJB

Tools

JMS

EJB

PL/SQL

J2EE

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

S&P Global Dow Jones Indices

The role: Senior Lead, Java Application Developer

The Location: Hybrid setting role, 2 days per week onsite on NYC or Princeton, NJ

The Impact:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Java Application Developer to design, develop, and support web-based applications and backend systems for S&P Dow Jones Indices. This role includes leading and mentoring development team members, driving technical solutions, and ensuring delivery excellence across projects. The developer will be responsible for both new initiatives and ongoing support for critical index applications, spanning the full software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Java/J2EE applications for SPDJI systems and websites.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members across development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Develop web applications with rich front-end interfaces and integrate with internal/vendor platforms.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Java development with strong skills in 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 application performance tuning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired Skills

Experience in three or more of the following is preferred:

• Advanced Python or Scala
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Ansible, Fortify, DevOps pipelines)
• Microservices and Big Data (Spark, Hadoop/HDFS)
• AWS services (EC2, EMR, Lambda, S3, Glue)
• QA automation (Cucumber, Selenium, Karate)

Preferred Domain Knowledge

• Financial data systems: Equity, Commodities, Forex, Futures, and Options.
• Index/Benchmark or Asset Management platform experience.
• Basic UI development skills (jQuery, HTML5, CSS) are a plus.

Right to Work Requirements

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

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000 – $170,000. 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. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

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

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.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)
Job ID: 331703
Posted On: 2026-09-13
Location: New York, New York, United States