Software Engineer II

S&P Global

Backend Software Engineer II developing reliable, secure APIs at Kensho for S&P Global. Collaborating with teams on innovative solutions in AI and financial technology.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeNew York City • Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $130,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, document, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
Work with key stakeholders to develop system architectures, API specifications, implementation requirements, and complexity estimates.
Test assumptions through instrumentation and prototyping.
Promote ongoing technical development through code reviews and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least two years of direct experience developing SaaS applications within a team.
Thoughtful and efficient communication skills (both verbal and written).
Experience developing SaaS application backends and APIs using a variety of tools.
Experience working across many stages of the software development lifecycle.
Experience turning abstract business requirements into concrete technical plans.
Sound reasoning about the behavior and performance of loosely-coupled systems.
Proficiency with algorithms (including time and space complexity analysis), data structures, and software architecture.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 100% company paid premiums
Unlimited Paid Time Off
26 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave (paternity and maternity)
401(k) plan with 6% employer matching
Generous company matching on donations to non-profit charities
Up to $20,000 tuition assistance toward degree programs, plus up to $4,000/year for ongoing professional education such as industry conferences
Plentiful snacks, drinks, and regularly catered lunches
Dog-friendly office (CAM office)
Bike sharing program memberships
Compassion leave and elder care leave
Mentoring and additional learning opportunities
Opportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and events

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Hard Skills & Tools

SaaS application developmentAPI developmentsoftware development lifecyclealgorithmsdata structuressoftware architectureprototypingcode reviewssystem architecturecomplexity estimates

Soft Skills

communication skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingcritical thinkingknowledge sharingreasoningefficiencystakeholder engagement