About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team:

Join the S&P Global Ratings team as a Lead UI Developer within the Corporates Analytical Value Stream. Our team develops scalable solutions in collaboration with product development. We emphasize knowledge sharing and collaboration, fostering a unified strategy. Our culture promotes equality and innovation, empowering you to iterate and experiment freely. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to S&P Ratings next-generation analytics platform.

Responsibilities and Impact:

We are seeking an experienced Lead UI Developer with strong expertise in ReactJS, Node.js, and hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices. This role combines frontend leadership with backend development to design, develop, and deploy innovative technology solutions. You will play a key role in driving technical excellence, mentoring team members, and delivering high-quality applications that meet business needs for S&P Global Ratings products.

• Design and develop cutting-edge user interfaces using ReactJS, ensuring responsiveness, accessibility, and exceptional user experiences.
• Build robust server-side applications using Node.js frameworks and Java with Spring Boot for microservices-based architectures.
• Implement scalable and secure microservices solutions, leveraging REST APIs and integrating enterprise-level systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of the FS Design System, including typography, color, iconography, componentry, tools, resources, and documentation to support the system.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability and maintain high standards through code reviews.
• Proactively debug and resolve issues across the stack (frontend UI to backend services), ensuring smooth operation of applications.
• Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows. Implement containerized applications using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes or AWS services (S3, EKS).
• Ensure robust observability using tools like Splunk, ELK Stack, or Jaeger for monitoring distributed systems.
• Mentor junior developers, foster innovation within the team, experiment with new technologies, and present business ideas to stakeholders.
• Actively participate in all scrum ceremonies while following SAFe/Agile best practices.
• Respond to and resolve production issues promptly to ensure smooth operations.

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 $130,000 to $150,000. 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:

• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in software development with strong expertise in ReactJS for frontend development and Node.js/Spring frameworks for backend development.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Deep understanding of React, Redux, Micro Frontend (MFE) Architecture, Single Page Applications (SPA), and related frontend technologies such as JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Web Components, HTML5, CSS3, and XML.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for building scalable microservices-based systems.
• Experience designing and integrating with REST APIs, GraphQL, and microservices-based solutions.
• Skilled in writing SQL queries and understanding data models.
• Expertise in test automation (unit and integration tests) with experience using tools like Create React App.
• Proficiency in configuring build scripts using tools like Node.js, npm, and webpack/rollup.