Senior Engineer Java - Application Development

S&P Global, Inc.
Sol Plaatje Local Municipality
ZAR 500 000 - 900 000
Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 10

The Team: The Web platforms team of S&P Dow Jones Indices is responsible for 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 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead teams in developing and deploying 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 junior Java back-end and full stack developers and help to resolve any technical issues they are facing to complete their assigned tasks.

What we’re looking for:

Basic Qualification:

  • 6+ 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.
  • Any experience with Bigdata technology (ex. Hive, Hadoop, Spark) 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 a Computer Science or Information Technology degree should have significant work experience.

About S&P Global:

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.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

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.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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.

  • Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
  • Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized.
  • Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career.
  • Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay and retirement planning.
  • Family Friendly Perks: Best-in-class benefits for families.
  • Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards.

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by law.

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