Lead Platform Engineer, DevOps

This job is with S&P Global, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11About the Role

We are looking for a highly driven Senior Platform & Full Stack Engineer who brings passion, innovation, and deep technical experience to join our high-performing DevOps and SRE team. In this role, you'll help us define, build, and scale the next generation of cloud-native, cloud-agnostic CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) reusable workflows, and AI-driven autonomous deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of reusable IaC workflows and standardized CI/CD blueprints across multiple teams.
• Architect and maintain cloud-agnostic deployment solutions with deep expertise in AWS and Kubernetes (EKS).
• Implement and optimize configuration as code practices using tools like Terraform and GitHub Actions.
• Partner with developers and SREs to define end-to-end infrastructure workflows - covering compute, network, and storage automation.
• Contribute as a hands-on developer to internal tools, platforms, and APIs (Java, Go, or similar).
• Collaborate on cutting-edge initiatives such as Agentic AI workflows and autonomous chat-based deploymentsusing MCP and LLM orchestration.
• Foster a culture of continuous innovation, high energy, and performance excellence.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Full Stack Development with platform ownership.
• Proven experience designing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform at scale.
• Solid programming skills - Java  ,Python, Javascript and Go preferred
• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and orchestration using GitHub Actions (and optionally ArgoCD, GitLab, Jenkins, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of AWS services, with hands-on experience in EKS, IAM, networking (VPCs, Route53, ALBs), storage (EBS, S3), and compute.
• End-to-end understanding of modern cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, observability, and release practices.
• Ability to translate product/platform needs into reliable, secure, scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a mindset for performance, scalability, and resilience.
• Passion for innovation, high energy, and eagerness to experiment with emerging tech like LLMs and Agentic AI

Additional Skills

• Experience with multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of Agentic AI systems, LLMs, or AI Ops use cases.
• Exposure to platform-as-product or internal developer platforms.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes Operators, Helm charts, and service mesh (Istio, Linkerd).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking DevOps and SRE team pushing the boundaries of platform automation.
• Work on AI-powered workflows and define how infrastructure can be deployed through intelligent assistants.
• Build developer-centric platforms that make a real impact on engineering productivity and product reliability.
• Enjoy a culture of innovation, energy, and excellence where your ideas will be heard and executed.

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

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: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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