Lead Software Engineer

S&P Global

Lead Software Engineer designing and implementing scalable data engineering solutions at S&P Global. Collaborating across teams to enhance client experience and optimize data workflows.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $142,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCassandraCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformHadoopJavaKafkaMongoDBNoSQLPostgresPythonScalaSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement scalable data engineering solutions to support multi-asset index calculations and analytics
Build and maintain robust ETL pipelines for processing large volumes of financial market data across various asset classes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance client experience and business outcomes
Optimize data workflows and infrastructure to ensure high performance, reliability, and accuracy of index data processing
Support the development of innovative data products and analytics capabilities for SPDJI's expanding multi-asset business
Participate in architectural decisions and contribute to the evolution of the data platform supporting next-generation index solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field
3+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or related technical roles
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala for data processing and pipeline development
Experience with big data technologies and frameworks (such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka)
Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with relational and NoSQL databases (such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra)
Experience with cloud platforms and services (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

data engineeringETL pipelinesPythonJavaScalaApache SparkHadoopKafkaSQLNoSQL

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinginnovationorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Mathematics