Lead Data Engineer - Big Data

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

About the Role:

Title: Lead Data Engineer – Big Data

The Team:

You will be an expert contributor and part of the Rating Organization’s Ingestion Pipelines Engineering Team. This team, who has a broad and expert knowledge on Ratings organization’s critical data domains, technology stacks and architectural patterns, fosters knowledge sharing and collaboration that results in a unified strategy. All Data Services team members provide leadership, innovation, timely delivery, and the ability to articulate business value. Be a part of a unique opportunity to build and evolve S&P Ratings next gen Ingestion pipelines platform.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Design & Build ingestion pipelines using ELT and schema on read in Databricks delta lake
• Design & Develop “Transformations” aspects using ELT framework to modernize the Ingestion pipelines and build data transformations at scale
• Provide technical expertise in the areas of design and implementation of Ratings Data Ingestion pipelines with modern AWS cloud and other technologies such as S3, Hive, Databricks, Scala, Python and Large-scale data analytics tools
• Build and maintain a data environment for speed, accuracy, consistency and ‘up’ time
• Work closely with other data teams & Data Science team and participate in development of Ingestion pipelines
• Ensure data governance principles adopted, data quality checks and data lineage implemented in each hop of the data
• Be in tune with emerging trends Big data and cloud technologies and participate in evaluation of new technologies
• Ensure compliance through the adoption of enterprise standards and promotion of best practice / guiding principles aligned with organization standards

Compensation/Benefits Information:

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $97,497 to $195,800. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees,

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What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• BE, MCA or MS degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in implementing data lake systems using AWS/Azure cloud technologies such as S3, Databricks, Hive, Large-scale data analytics tools & Scala, Python etc.
• 3+ years of Expertise in building application using Data stream processing tools, Golden Gate etc. for building ingestion pipeline for Bulk and incremental data loads.
• Strong expertise (preferable 5 yrs) in SDLC cycle including stakeholder management, people management, risk management, strategic management, communication management
• Experience with development frameworks as well as data and integration technologies such Python, Scala
• Experience in microservices and API design and implementation, with service-oriented architectures, SOAP and RESTful APIs
• Hands-on experience in developing scalable data pipeline using technologies like Data stream processing tools, Databricks, Large-scale data analytics tools and Scala applying ETL and ELT concepts
• Deep Experience with three or more technologies of Java/J2EE, C#, AWS, Large-scale data analytics tools, Python, Scala, any RDBMS, Data stream processing tools, Informatica, Angular/ReactJS, Databricks, Cloud-native orchestration tools
• Experience with Continuous integration and deployment tools like Jenkins and Azure DevOps
• Experience working in UNIX/Linux environment including shell scripting
• Strong understanding of cloud native architectures, design patterns and best practices
• Should be in position to articulate and convert requirements into solution.
• Knowledgeable in technology and industry trends with ability to develop and present substantive technical solutions
• Knowledge of Agile approaches to software development and able to put key Agile principles into practice to deliver solutions incrementally
• Quality first mindset with a strong background and experience developing products for a global audience at scale
• Excellent analytical thinking, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with strong ability to influence both IT and business partners

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience With Machine Learning Libraries and Frameworks (TensorFlow, MLlib) is an added advantage
• Monitors industry trends and directions; develops and presents substantive technical recommendations to senior management
• Excellent analytical thinking, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with strong ability to influence both IT and business partners
• Ability to prioritize and manage work to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Financial services industry experience

Right to Work Requirements:

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

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings 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/ratings

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 world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
 

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.

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