Sr. Lead Software Engineer

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 12 About 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 W e're L ooking F or : 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. Familiarity with RESTful API design and microservices architecture. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems. Strong testing skills and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience with financial applications, trading systems, or market data platforms. Familiarity with caching strategies, messaging queues, and search technologies like OpenSearch/Elasticsearch. This role is expected to work a hybrid schedule out of our NYC or Princeton, NJ office. 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 . 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: benefit-summaries 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 . 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