Cloud Engineer

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team: The S&P Global Enterprise Data Organization is a creative team of experts collaborating across divisions to drive continuous improvements in platform innovation and usability. Operating in a hybrid environment with global reach, we value technical excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive problem-solving that directly impacts our enterprise data platforms.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Collaborate with global software development teams to enhance application reliability, performance, and scalability across S&P Global's enterprise data platforms

• Provide expert production support and incident resolution, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact business operations

• Develop automation solutions using scripting technologies such as Python, shell scripting, or serverless functions to streamline operational processes and reduce manual tasks

• Design and implement cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi on AWS platform following industry best practices

• Manage database operations and optimization, including both traditional SQL databases and document-oriented database technologies, with exposure to advanced cloud storage solutions

• Configure and maintain comprehensive monitoring and alerting frameworks using tools such as Grafana, PagerDuty, or similar platforms to ensure optimal system health and rapid incident response

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of DevOps and Software Engineering experience with proven track record in cloud infrastructure management

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi

• Proficiency in version control systems such as Git, GitLab, or similar, and CI/CD pipeline technologies including Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps

• Strong database management skills including SQL querying and experience with database technologies (document-oriented databases such as MongoDB, CouchDB, or DynamoDB preferred)

• Experience with monitoring and alerting solutions such as Grafana, PagerDuty, Datadog, or similar industry-standard tools

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional cloud certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, or containerd, and orchestration platforms including Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, or OpenShift

• Certifications in document-oriented database technologies such as MongoDB, CouchDB, or AWS DynamoDB, or equivalent NoSQL database expertise

• Demonstrated leadership experience in driving cross-functional improvement projects and mentoring team members in a collaborative, global environment

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid -2-3 days onsite a week)

Right to work requirements:

This role is open to candidates with indefinite right to work in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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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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: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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