
Lead Python Engineer
S&P Global
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Princeton • New Jersey • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design and develop scalable data processing pipelines using Python and Apache Spark to handle large-scale energy datasets
- Build and maintain ETL workflows that transform raw energy market data into actionable insights for business stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data solutions that support critical energy trading and analytics platforms
- Optimize data pipeline performance and ensure high availability of data processing systems serving global energy markets
- Contribute to the architecture and design of next-generation data infrastructure supporting S&P Global Energy's expanding portfolio
- Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews to maintain high engineering standards across the platform team
- Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline issues in production environments, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity
- Develop automated testing frameworks and monitoring solutions to proactively identify and prevent data processing failures
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or related technical field
- 6+ years of experience in data engineering with strong proficiency in Python programming and data manipulation libraries
- Hands-on experience with distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Databricks, Dask, or Ray for large-scale data processing
- Proven experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like Apache Airflow, Prefect, or similar workflow orchestration platforms
- Strong knowledge of database technologies, including both SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL solutions (MongoDB, Cassandra)
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including their data services and infrastructure components
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail in data quality and system reliability
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and translate technical concepts to business stakeholders
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonApache SparkETLELTApache AirflowDatabricksSQLNoSQLPostgreSQLMongoDB
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcommunication skillsmentoringcollaborationself-motivatedindependent workteam objectivescode reviews