ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT/ENGINEERING

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

The Role: Associate Director, Software Development

The Team: The Market Intelligence, Content Tools & Platforms group is focused on transforming the myriad of technologies and platforms that exist today into a standard platform built using the latest tech stack. Our Associate Director are key to realizing our vision of a set of cohesive capabilities that enable the business to rapidly develop and evolve data assets and insights through amazing stakeholder experiences. As a group, we want to modernize our entire business with strategic deployments of open source, cross-cloud, and emerging technologies and solutions. As cultural leaders, we expect our architects to help evolve our architecture and engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze the technology environment.
• Formulate and communicate technical vision and strategy to technology and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze and formalize requirements.
• Establish the collaboration framework for multiple scrum teams.
• Mentor development teams around deliveries and quality of delivery
• Manage developers for the assigned team.
• Participate in technology selection.
• Control and accelerate solution development.
• Conduct code, design, and architectural reviews.
• Support project and program management
• Participate in project planning and estimation.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications:

• Bachelors/master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems or equivalent
• Over 15 years of hands-on software engineering experience with a proven track record of success.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft technology frameworks, solutions, and tools
• Experience designing and developing applications at an enterprise level.
• Proficiency in cloud development, with a preference for AWS
• Experience with designing and building large-scale application platforms.
• Strong understanding of database performance tuning, especially in SQL Server.
• Excellent problem-solving & troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of Business Analysis and DevOps
• Strong project and program management skills
• Knowledge of the Financials Data industry is a plus.
• Experience in Data Science and Machine Learning is an added advantage.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical mindset with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making
• Strong aptitude for project and resource management
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Skilled in persuasion and negotiation, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders.

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

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, 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.

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)