About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 10
S&P Global Dow Jones Indices The Role: Senior Software Engineer (.Net, Java)
S&P Dow Jones Indices a global leader in providing investable and benchmark indices to the financial markets, is looking for a Senior Lead Application Developer to join our technology team.
The Team: You will be part of global technology team comprising of Dev, QA and BA teams and will be responsible for analysis, design, development and testing.
The Impact: You will be working on one of the core technology platforms responsible for index calculations as well as dissemination of index values
What's in it for you: You will have the opportunity to work on the enhancements to the existing index calculation system as well as implement new methodologies as required
Responsibilities: Modernization strategy (from .NET MVC to cloud-native) Assess current .NET/C#/MVC applications (dependencies, coupling, data access patterns, hosting, performance bottlenecks, security gaps).
Define modernization approach per capability: rehost/refactor/re-architect/replace, prioritizing quick wins and risk reduction.
AWS cloud-native implementation Design and guide build-out of cloud foundations required for modern apps (networking, environments, security, observability, CI/CD).
Ensure production readiness: performance testing strategy, failure-mode testing, rollout/rollback procedures.
Migration to existing AWS/Java (Spring/Hibernate) platforms Lead functional migration from .NET code paths to Java-based services while maintaining correctness and availability.
Define interoperability approach during transition (API contracts, adapters, strangler pattern, feature toggles, compatibility layers).
Partner with platform owners to ensure migrated components comply with existing Java platform conventions and deployment pipelines.
Engineering excellence & SDLC Set standards for clean code, code reviews, test automation, branching/release strategy, and environment promotion.
Drive test strategy across stacks: unit, contract, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests; improve automation coverage.
Improve build/release reliability; reduce cycle time; implement guardrails (quality gates, vulnerability scanning as applicable).
Security, compliance, and risk management Embed secure engineering practices (threat modelling participation, secure coding standards, dependency hygiene).
Ensure appropriate handling of secrets/credentials, least-privilege access, and auditability.
Identify technical risks early (data migration risk, downtime, coupling, unknown dependencies) and drive mitigation plans.
What We're Looking For: Basic Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering is required, or in lieu, a demonstrated equivalence in work experience.
(5 -7 ) years of IT experience in application development and support.
Strong Experience with
Java, J2EE, JMS including
Spring Framework Strong experience with
Microsoft .Net C# Strong experience with
Microsoft .Net C# MVC web applications
Strong Experience with
Advanced SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL programming
Basic networking knowledge / Unix scripting
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in minimum
three of following.
Advanced Python
Advanced Scala
Infrastructure/ CICD/DevOps
Big data / AWS Cloud / Micro services
Spark using scala / python/java and HDFS
Good understanding of AWS cloud (EC2, EMR, Lambda, S3, Glue, etc.)
Ansible / Fortify / Jenkins
QA Automation (cucumber , selenium , karate etc)
Exposure to addressing Vulnerabilities
Preferred Qualification: Experience working with large datasets in Equity, Commodities, Forex, Futures and Options asset classes.
Experience with Index/Benchmarks or Asset Management or Trading platforms.
Basic Knowledge of User Interface design & development using JQuery, HTML5 & CSS.
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: https://spgbenefits.com/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.
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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.
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