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Director, Software Engineering

S&P Global
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Oct 2025

About the role

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

13

The Team: This team is recognized for its expertise, innovation, and passion. Together, you'll focus on agile product development with cutting-edge technology, offering insights into global capital markets and the financial services industry. Your role will involve close collaboration, initiative, and achieving ambitious goals alongside your talented colleagues and stakeholders both internal and external. This is a unique opportunity to be a pivotal part of our fast-growing global organization during this exciting phase in our company's evolution. 

Responsibilities and Impact: 

  • Lead a team in developing and maintaining data-driven applications on both the front and back end, with a focus on Data Science, AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs). 

  • Engage with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical specifications for software solutions. 

  • Conduct project estimation and feasibility assessments. 

  • Oversee architectural design and conduct code reviews. 

  • Adhere to best practices in data management and governance, ensuring compliance with data privacy and security policies. 

  • Contribute to the identification, design, and implementation of process improvements. 

  • Stay informed on industry best practices and ensure the team remains at the forefront of technology. 

 

What We’re Looking For: 

Basic Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent. 

  • 10+ years of experience in data-driven software engineering, both as an individual contributor and manager. 

  • Strong hands-on experience with at least two of the following technologies: .NET, Java, Python, or Scala. 

  • Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases and ETL tools. 

  • Experience working with AWS or GCP cloud-native services. 

  • Commitment to test-driven development. 

  • Competence in DevOps, including GitHub Actions, continuous delivery, and automated testing. 

  • Curiosity and drive for continuous learning and exploration. 

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills. 

Additional Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience in leading projects in a global setting. 

  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and practices. 

  • Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers. 

  • Experience with AI and machine learning frameworks. 

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 work

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