Associate Director, Software Engineering

About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):12The Team:The Fixed Income value stream focuses on providing reliable, scalable and auditable calculation engines and services that are essential for managing our fixed income series of indices. As technology is being reshaped to align with emerging standards, our team operates with a product-first mindset, follows product development lifecycle patterns, and truly adheres to Agile framework principles.Responsibilities and Impact:Design and develop high-performance calculation engines and services for fixed income indices processing large-scale financial dataCollaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions that support critical business operations and client needsDrive technical excellence by participating in code reviews, architecture discussions, and contributing to best practices for system reliabilityWork within Agile development cycles to deliver features that enhance our fixed income technology platform and align with emerging industry standardsMentor junior developers and contribute to the technical growth of the team through knowledge sharing and pair programmingLead initiatives to modernize existing systems and implement new technologies that improve performance and maintainabilityArchitect and oversee high-performance calculation engines and services for index production and large-scale analytics, balancing latency, throughput, cost, and correctness.Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and quant-minded developers; set clear expectations on technical quality and quantitative rigor.Must be able to implement end-to-end data lineage, reconciliation, anomaly detection, reproducibility, auditability, and versioning across analytics models, inputs, and outputs.S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $200,000. 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.Include for roles that are bonus plan eligible, including sales commission plans. What We're Looking For:Basic Required Qualifications:10+ years of software development experience with programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or ScalaStrong experience with distributed systems, distributed caches and microservices architecture patterns and frameworks like SpringBoot, JPA.Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud PlatformMust have extensive experience with both SQL and NoSQL database technologies, including hands-on expertise in platforms such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and CassandraDemonstrated expertise in fixed income system design and instrument analytics.Solid understanding of Agile development methodologies and product development lifecycleBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent professional experienceAdditional Preferred Qualifications:Experience in financial services domain, particularly with fixed income securities, indices, or calculation enginesKnowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShiftExperience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOpsFamiliarity with performance optimization and high-frequency data processing systemsAbout S&P Global Dow Jones Indices 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 . 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, PartnershipThroughout 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: 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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