Associate Director, Software Engineering
S&P GlobalAbout the role
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
12About the Role:
The Team:
Join the Dow Jones Commercial Systems group, where you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team responsible for developing and maintaining cutting-edge financial applications. The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the complex needs of the financial services industry. As a Software Engineer, you will collaborate with talented professionals to create scalable and maintainable systems that drive the success of our business.
Our Commercial Systems team works together to build important financial technology that helps businesses make better decisions. We're a group of experienced engineers who enjoy solving tough problems and learning from each other every day. What makes us special is that we focus on building software that really works well and lasts, while supporting each other to grow and succeed.
Responsibilities and Impact:
- Lead the design and development of scalable full-stack applications using ReactJS, Node.js, and Java Spring Boot.
- Architect robust, high-performance solutions from scratch, ensuring maintainable system design.
- Develop responsive user interfaces with React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Build and maintain backend services with Node.js frameworks (Nest.js/Express/Fastify) and Java Spring Boot, integrating databases and messaging queues.
- Implement enhanced search capabilities using OpenSearch/Elasticsearch.
- Deploy and manage applications in AWS cloud environments.
- Design RESTful APIs and microservices for seamless frontend and backend integration.
- Develop CI/CD pipelines for JavaScript and Java applications, focusing on automation.
- Utilize Git for collaborative development.
- Conduct comprehensive testing to ensure software quality.
- Solve complex problems collaboratively and independently.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and adapt to changing technology stacks.
- Stay updated with financial services industry trends.
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $190,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
10+ years of proven hands-on experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a strong portfolio of impactful projects.
Strong system design and architecture skills.
Expertise in React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
Proficiency in Node.js and Java Spring Boot, with experience in PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases.
Understanding of AWS cloud services and experience with cloud deployments.
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