Solution Architect

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12The Team: A highly talented skilled developers, architects with solid development background who build frameworks, libraries, web apps, mobile apps, reference implementations, solutions, design blue prints etc. that are leveraged across the Ratings applications. This is the Core Services team who are experts in multiple technologies Microservices, Java, Python, Open Search, AI/ML , Apache Kafka, AWS. Kubernetes, Kong API Gateway.The Impact: The candidate will be part of the core services team responsible for building next gen solutions that are used across the Ratings division. This team will be responsible for building solution blue prints / reference implementations and build scalable, resilient low latency and highly performant applicationsWhat’s in it for you: S&P Global is an employee friendly company with various benefits and with primary focus on skill development. The technology division has a wide variety of yearly goals that help the employee train and certify in niche technologies like: Generative AI Transformation of applications to CaaS CI/CD/CD gold transformation Data Mining opportunities Develop leadership skills and business knowledge training.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• A very hands on developer who could work independently to build new applications or frameworks / solutions that are leveraged across Ratings division
• Strong focus on developing robust solutions meeting high-security standards.
• Build and maintain new applications/platforms for growing business needs.
• Quickly adapt to new technologies and solutions
• Very flexible at working with different solutions / products / legacy applications
• Design and build future state architecture to support new use cases.
• Ensure scalable and reusable architecture as well as code quality.
• Integrate new use cases and work with global teams.
• Work with/support users to understand issues, develop root cause analysis and work with the product team for the development of enhancements/fixes.
• As part of a global team of engineers/developers, deliver continuous high reliability to our technology services.
• Strong focus towards developing permanent fixes to issues and heavy automation of manual tasks.
• Provide technical guidance to junior level resources.
• Works on analyzing/researching alternative solutions and developing/implementing recommendations accordingly.

Qualifications: 
Required: 

• Bachelor / MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must have 10+ years of working experience in Microservices, Java, Python, React, Apache Solr or Open Search, AI/ML
• Must have API development experience
• Work experience with asynchronous/synchronous messaging using Apache Kafka, etc.
• Ability to use CICD flow and distribution pipelines to deploy applications
• Working experience with DevOps tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Maven
• Solid understanding of Cloud technologies, Kubernetes (AWS preferred)

Nice to have:

• Experience in building single-page applications with Angular or ReactJS in conjunction with Python scripting.
• Working experience with API Gateway, Apache and Tomcat server, Helm, Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, Jaeger (or other OTEL products), LDAP, OKTA, Confluent Platform, Active MQ

Location: Hyderabad, India Grade: 12 {Architect}Hybrid model: twice a week work from office is mandatory.Shift time: 9 am to 6 pm IST.

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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