Director, Software Engineering

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About the Role

We are looking for a Director, Software Engineer who thrives on building high-performance, scalable, and AI-augmented enterprise applications. This role demands strong backend engineering in Java, while delivering full-stack solutions with a strong emphasis on cloud-native development, microservices, and GenAI integration.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our software platforms—owning platform evolution and embedding LLM-based tools to drive engineering velocity and quality.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver end-to-end features using modern Java stacks
• Build and scale APIs (REST/GRPC, OData, GraphQL), microservices, and event-driven architectures
• Design and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Work across SQL and NoSQL databases (i.e., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Dynamo DB)
• Embed GenAI and LLM capabilities (e.g., Github Copilot, Claude, AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI) into workflows and products
• Drive AI-augmented development practices - prompt engineering, LLM-assisted testing, and documentation automation
• Contribute to CI/CD and observability using GitHub Actions, Prometheus, Datadog, Splunk
• Guide innovation in cloud-native, federated data architectures and data contracts
• Advocate clean code, secure development practices, and modern SDLC (GitHub Advanced Security)

Nice to Have

• Experience with data contract standards and federated data tools (Trino, Starburst)
• Exposure to LLM orchestration tools (LangChain, LlamaIndex)
• Participation in hackathons, vibe coding, or internal innovation sprints
• Certifications in AWS/GCP, secure coding, or AI/ML domains
• Experience in Corporate Actions/Custody domain

Tech Stack & Tools

• Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript
• Frontend: React / Angular
• Cloud Platforms: AWS / Azure / GCP
• DevOps & Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Terraform, CloudFormation
• Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, Starburst, Apache Parquet/Iceberg
• Messaging: JMS, Apache Kafka
• AI/GenAI: GitHub Copilot, Claude, CodeWhisperer, LLM APIs (OpenAI, Hugging Face, Bedrock)
• Monitoring: Splunk, Datadog, Prometheus
• Architecture: Microservices, event-driven, serverless, secure development (OAuth, JWT)
• Add-on: Agentic AI frameworks, skill files, MCP, Graph data modelling, RDF / Knowledge graph

What You Bring

• 16–19 years of full-stack development experience in enterprise environments
• Strong command of Java, and cloud-native application development
• Demonstrated experience with AI-enhanced developer tools and integrating LLM APIs
• Deep understanding of DevSecOps, scalable architecture, and performance tuning
• Strong problem-solving skills and a growth mindset toward AI-powered innovation
• Experience mentoring teams and driving engineering best practices
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.

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.

Recruitment Fraud Alert:

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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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