Lead Software Developer

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

S&P Global Dow Jones Indices

The Role: Senior Lead Development Engineer – Python

S&P Dow Jones Indices a global leader in providing investable and benchmark indices to the financial markets, is looking for a Senior Lead Development Engineer to join our technology team.

The Team: You will be part of global technology team comprising of Dev, QA and BA teams and will be responsible for analysis, design, development and testing.

Responsibilities and Impact:  You will be working on one of the key systems that is responsible for calculating re-balancing weights and asset selections for S&P indices. Ultimately, the output of this team is used to maintain some of the most recognized and important investable assets globally.

• Design and development of Python applications deployed to AWS cloud services.

• Interface with UI application(s), RESTful interfaces, and diagnose issues.

• Coding, Documentation, Testing, Debugging, Documentation and level 3 support. 

• Taking ownership of code modules and leading code review processes.

• Work directly with stakeholders and technical architect to formalize/document requirements for both supporting existing application as well as new initiatives.

• Perform Application & System Performance tuning and troubleshoot performance issues. 

• Define and refine task definition, delegate tasks to team, and conduct code reviews / pull requests.

• Supervising and mentoring less experienced team member. 

What's in it for you:  This is an opportunity to work on a team of highly talented and motivated engineers at a highly respected company.  You will work on new development as well as enhancements to existing functionality.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

• years of IT experience in application development and support. 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or, or in lieu, a demonstrated equivalence in work experience. 

• Expert in modern Python 3.10 and late (minimum 5 years dedicated Python experience).

• Expertise in related Python libraries including Pandas, Numpy, Pydantic

• Experience with developing, troubleshooting distributable Python libraries.

• Backend services development including distributed libraries and packages in Python.

• Experience with AWS and cloud services including SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL.

• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD processes (Jenkins, GitHub actions, etc.).

• Experience with software testing (unit testing, integration testing, test driven development). 

• Strong Work Ethic, Communication and Thoughtfulness

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong mathematics stills and understanding of financial markets (stocks, funds, indices, etc.)

• Algorithm development or rules engine experience is helpful.

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex, highly detailed business problems through software engineering skills (not just a coder / scripter but can work on system-wide problems).

• Basic understanding of creating calculation services that are consumed in a cloud environment over RESTful API.

• Prior ETL (Extract Transform Load) experience is helpful, but candidates should first be an experienced software engineer, and second very strong at analyzing data.

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices 

At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We're the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies. 

S&P Dow Jones Indices 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  

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.

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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.  

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