Lead, Java Software Engineer
S&P Global· Financial Data & Analytics· Sep 13, 2026 · 1mo ago
New York NY
In office
Full-time
Lead
$130K–$165K
8+ years exp
Job description
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
11 The Role: Lead, Software Engineer
About the Role:
S&P Dow Jones Indices is a leader in benchmarks and investable indices, providing indispensable solutions to institutional clients. We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer for our indices prototyping platform. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled developer with experience in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems that handle complex calculations and are deployed to cloud infrastructure. This role is pivotal in advancing S&P Global s capabilities in delivering high-quality indices and benchmarks.
The Team:
The Lead Software Engineer will collaborate with a team of seasoned Software Engineers, contributing to the development of robust and scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our institutional clients. This team is dedicated to fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement, where creative problem-solving and cutting-edge technology solutions are at the forefront. As part of this collaborative effort, the Lead Software Engineer will work on implementing high-quality solutions and contribute to the overall development direction of the platform. Additionally, the team values open communication and encourages the sharing of ideas and best practices, creating a supportive atmosphere for professional growth and development.
Responsibilities include:
Lead the design, development, and deployment of applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
Develop and implement applications that are highly scalable and fault-tolerant.
Utilize cloud services for application deployments.
Implement containerization strategies for applications.
Develop user interfaces using modern front-end technologies.
Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $130,000 – $165,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role.
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, Information Technology, or a related field.
Ideal candidate should have 8 years of strong Java experience in designing, developing, testing and successfully deploying critical and complex projects.
Must have strong Java skills with experience in development of concurrent and distributed systems.
Should have experience working in Java 8 features especially Streams API.
Must have 5 yrs. advanced experience with Spring-based technologies (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud etc.) and caching frameworks like Hazelcast.
Must have 5 yrs. SQL knowledge and experience.
Role requires experience in designing and implementing micro services based solutions; and experience writing unit/integration tests; writing SQL queries with a good understanding of data model.
Should possess exposure of AWS cloud (EC2, ECS, Load Balancer, Security Group, Lambda, S3, etc.).
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Right to Work Requirements:
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
Return to Work:
Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply and will actively support your return to the workplace.
About S&P Global Dow Jones Indic e s
At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500 ® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average ® . More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.
S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji .
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
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 workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
Throughout our history, the world s leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
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.
For more information on benefits by country visit: spgbenefits.com
Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
Recruitment Fraud Alert:
If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud spglobal.com . S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here .
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Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster dol.gov describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - dol.gov
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