Associate Director, Software Engineering

About the job

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 12 The Role:   Associate Director, Software Engineering

The Team :   Enterprise Data Organization | Distribution and Data Platforms   – Data Management Tech   |   Internal   Knowledge Platforms

The Impact

Delivering data to clients in a timely manner is key to the success of the company. As a software engineer, you will focus on reliability, performance and scalability.  This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a high-impact project. The successful customer and data onboarding tools will be closely watched by stakeholders, executives, and clients.

What’s in it for you

- Professional Growth : You’ll have the opportunity to join a high-performing team, growing your technical skills, and contribute to strategic decisions.

- Global Exposure : Collaborate with cross-functional teams across different geographies, gaining exposure to diverse perspectives and markets.

- Innovation : Shape the future of data integration by working on cutting-edge technologies and solving complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

- In partnership with Product, defining and executing the engineering roadmap for   semantic   stack   solutions, including integration with bespoke or proprietary internal systems.

- Shepherding the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and system design through to cloud-native deployment automation.

- Collaborative R&D and   rapid prototyping   within   the semantic space, working closely with Knowledge Engineering.

- Architecting shared   capabilities , in a shift-left environment enabling federated consumption across divisions and business units of S&P Global.

- Ensuring systems are secure, compliant, auditable, and observable in-alignment with Enterprise standards.

Required Qualifications:

- 10+ years of experience in Software engineering, with minimum 4 years in roles focused on direct leadership of Software and Quality Engineering teams.

- Deep knowledge and experience with container management platforms-based   technologies   in AWS.

- Experience and comfort developing modern Python software (3.13+ minimum).

- Experience and comfort implementing and understanding CICD/ IAC processes (GitHub Actions, Terraform).

- Proven ability to lead and scale software, quality, and cloud engineering programs in complex, data-driven environments.

- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate architectural designs and software components to non-technical audiences, including compliance, product, and business teams.

- Agile mindset, with the ability to effectively manage through change and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Bachelor’s or   Master’s degree in Computer Science , Software Engineering, or   a related   field.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience and comfort developing modern Java software (JDK17+ minimum).

- Demonstrated experience developing microservice architectures and event-driven systems handling both high-volume and high-velocity data.

- Prior experience with Resource Description Framework (RDF) data, SPARQL, and RDF-based   triplestores   is a significant plus.

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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged 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.

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