Associate Director - Software Engineer at S&P Global

Gurugram, Haryana, India

S&P Global  Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Capital Markets, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 12 to 15 years of experience as a hands-on Technical Lead – Java
  • Expert-level proficiency in Core Java, including OOP, Collections, Multithreading, and Java 8+ features
  • Strong experience in Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture
  • Exposure to React / Angular UI
  • Familiarity with ORM frameworks like Hibernate/JPA
  • Solid understanding of system design, design patterns, and architectural best practices
  • Strong experience in version control (Git), build tools (Maven/Gradle), and logging (SLF4J/Logback)
  • Exposure to testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito
  • In-depth knowledge and proven experience of SQL and RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) with strong database design and query tuning skills
  • Strong stakeholder communication and expectation management
  • Excellent work prioritization and task delegation capabilities
  • Proven team leadership, mentorship, and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines
  • Nice-to-Have
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes
  • Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
  • Past experience in Investment management (or BFSI in general)

Responsibilities

  • Understanding of, contribution towards and alignment with the tech strategy of OSTTRA
  • Lead end-to-end design, development and maintenance of scalable/distributed critical services, requiring high throughput
  • Hands-on development and fair experience of designing technical architecture while guiding the team on technical execution
  • Liaise with enterprise architecture on more complex or new initiatives that are cross cutting
  • Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define scope, and influence priorities
  • Perform peer code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure high-quality deliverables
  • Distribute work across the team, manage delivery timelines, and ensure workload balance
  • Drive sprint planning, estimation, and progress tracking
  • Identify technical risks and provide proactive solutions or mitigations
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to developers and ensure team growth
  • Troubleshoot complex application and database issues in production and development environments

Skills

Java
Core Java
Databases
Microservices
Cloud Architectures
Distributed Systems
High Throughput
System Design
Code Review
Technical Leadership

S&P Global

Provides financial information and analytics services

About S&P Global

S&P Global provides financial information and analytics to a wide range of clients, including investors, corporations, and governments. The company offers services such as credit ratings, market intelligence, and indices, which help clients understand and navigate the global financial market. S&P Global's products work by utilizing advanced data analytics and research to deliver insights that assist clients in making informed decisions and managing risks. Unlike many competitors, S&P Global has a diverse range of divisions, including S&P Global Ratings and S&P Dow Jones Indices, which allows it to cater to various financial needs. The company's goal is to support clients in driving growth while also committing to corporate responsibility and positive societal impact.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1917Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Professional Development Budget
401(k) Company Match
Family Planning Benefits
Employee Discounts

Risks

Integration challenges with new acquisitions like ProntoNLP may cause operational issues.
Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Brooklyn Investment Group.
Dependence on volatile credit ratings market could impact revenue stability.

Differentiation

S&P Global integrates advanced AI tools for superior financial analytics capabilities.
The company offers comprehensive ESG solutions, meeting growing sustainability demands.
S&P Global's diverse divisions provide a wide range of financial services globally.

Upsides

Acquisition of ProntoNLP boosts data analytics and sentiment scoring capabilities.
Rising demand for ESG data enhances S&P Global's market position.
Expansion into India strengthens S&P Global's research and insights offerings.

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