Associate Director, Software Engineering at S&P Global

Gurugram, haryana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Spring, Microservices, Cloud-Native Development, AI Integration, J2EE, Oracle, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Debugging, Observability, Design Patterns, Mentoring, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Innovation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 12 About the Role We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer who thrives on building high-performance, scalable, and AI-augmented enterprise applications. This role demands strong backend engineering in Java, while delivering full-stack solutions with a strong emphasis on cloud-native development, microservices, and GenAI integration. You will play a pivotal role in leading team of experience developers in service management team and to design and implement the next generation of features for the application as well as support clients in their production phase. What we are looking for - Define and communicate the technical strategy for full stack development within the organization, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Lead the development of client releases focusing on scalability, performance, and innovation. Facilitate architecture reviews, design walkthroughs and technical reviews to ensure sound engineering decisions. Champion the adoption of design patterns and architectural best practices across teams. Collaborate with senior management to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of delivery teams and initiatives. Cultivate a culture of innovation by encouraging experimentation with new technologies and methodologies, particularly in AI and cloud computing. Facilitate regular strategic planning sessions with the development team to assess progress, identify challenges, and adjust priorities as needed. Core Technical Qualifications: Strong expertise in Java (8+), object-oriented design, multithreading, and JVM memory management. Proficient with the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, MVC, Data, Security, Batch) and JPA/Hibernate. Proficiency in at least one of the J2EE - Application Servers ( WebLogic, IBM WebSphere, JBoss / Tomcat) with proven excellence in Java. Proficiency in one of the Messaging Systems: JMS, MQ, Tibco. Intermediate level proficiency in Oracle - (PL/SQL) Deep diagnosis skills & experience working with legacy code, thread dump analysis & Code profiling tools. Good knowledge of refactoring techniques is an added advantage. Understands and applies J2EE design patterns, GoF, GRASP, Visitor, Observer and other design patterns Proficient in diagnostics using tools like Datadog, Splunk, Dynatrace; strong debugging, thread dump analysis, and profiling skills. Understanding of Java Memory Management and GC tuning. Working knowledge of Spring boot Tooling & Testing Expertise in Unit testing using JUNIT, TestNG, Cactus or mock objects Expertise in GITHub, branching, code management Demonstrates ability to use an IDE and mentor others in the use of an IDE. Understands fundamentals of JVM memory management. AI & Productivity Tooling (Modern Skills): Demonstrated experience using AI-enhanced development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Replit AI, ChatGPT, Amazon CodeWhisperer or any equivalent) to improve code quality, automate repetitive tasks, and speed up development cycles. Institutionalize Copilot, Claude, Cursor for engineering productivity Hands-on experience with observability and AIOps platforms like Splunk, Datadog, New Relic, and Prometheus for proactive application monitoring, diagnostics, and performance optimization. Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience with performance tuning, load testing, and profiling tools. Knowledge of domain-driven design (DDD) and event-driven architecture (EDA). Experience contributing to open-source projects or internal developer tools. Certifications in Java, Spring, or cloud platforms (AWS Certified Developer, etc.). Experience with enterprise-grade applications in Corporate Actions & Custody domain Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills with a growth mindset and openness to AI-powered innovation. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities. Capable of managing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment. Ability to lead discussions, drive decisions, and influence architecture and design direction. Strong mentoring & team-building skills, with a commitment to knowledge sharing Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience. 12 to 16 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer. About S&P Global Market Intelligence At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence. What’s In It For You? Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. 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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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. 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. ----------------------------------------------------------- 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 http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf ----------------------------------------------------------- 10 - Officials or Managers (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH103.2 - Middle Management Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning) S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of experienced developers to design and implement next-generation features for enterprise applications. Define the technical strategy for full-stack development and ensure alignment with business objectives.