S&P Global, Inc

Associate Director - Software Engineering

S&P Global, Inc$131K — $170K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years of experience building enterprise-scale software solutions.
  • 2+ years of experience leading software engineering teams preferred.
  • Strong background in backend application development and data processing systems.
  • Experience with cloud-based application development (GCP, AWS, Azure).
  • Familiarity with AI concepts, large language models, and prompt engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, guide, and mentor a team of software engineers.
  • Partner with the engineering team to design and develop enterprise-scale applications.
  • Drive the design and implementation of scalable application and data integration solutions.
  • Manage projects throughout the full development lifecycle in an Agile environment.
  • Promote engineering best practices, including performance optimization and continuous delivery.

Benefits

  • Eligible for participation in an annual incentive plan.
  • Eligible for company benefits.
Full Job Description
Data Engineering - Associate Director Software Engineering

Hybrid New York-Based Role (currently 2 days per week in office)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Associate Director Software Engineering to lead a dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will serve as a player-coach, balancing team leadership and mentorship with hands-on technical contributions. You will oversee the full software development lifecycle, build scalable data solutions and backend services, and collaborate closely with cross-functional Agile teams.

If you have a strong background in data engineering, cloud-based application development, and a passion for emerging technologies including AI and large language models, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Lead, guide, and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Support the growth and development of team members through coaching, feedback, and technical leadership.

Hands-On Development
  • Partner with the engineering team to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale applications, data solutions, and backend services.
  • Contribute to architecture decisions and technical implementations.

Architecture & Integration
  • Drive the design and implementation of scalable application and data integration solutions.
  • Support the development of service-oriented and distributed application architectures.

Agile Delivery
  • Manage projects throughout the full development lifecycle within an Agile environment.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and geographically distributed teams.

Quality & Deployment
  • Promote engineering best practices, including automated testing, performance optimization, code quality, and continuous delivery processes.
  • Support modern software deployment and operational excellence initiatives.

Stakeholder Communication
  • Serve as a bridge between business objectives and technical execution.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

Experience
  • 9+ years of experience building enterprise-scale software solutions.
  • 2+ years of experience leading software engineering teams preferred.

Technical Leadership
  • Proven ability and willingness to contribute hands-on while managing and mentoring engineers.
  • Experience leading the design and delivery of scalable applications and data solutions.

Software Engineering
  • Strong background in backend application development and data processing systems.
  • Experience building high-performance, scalable services and enterprise applications.

Data & Integration
  • Experience in data engineering, systems integration, or software development.
  • Familiarity with relational and non-relational database technologies.

Cloud & Data Platforms
  • Experience with cloud-based application development and modern data processing environments (GCP, AWS, Azure).
  • Knowledge of data integration, workflow automation, distributed computing, and scalable data platforms.

APIs & Distributed Systems
  • Experience designing and consuming APIs.
  • Familiarity with distributed systems, containerized applications, infrastructure automation, and modern application deployment practices.

DevOps & Quality Practices
  • Experience with source control systems, CI/CD processes, automated testing, and quality assurance frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD), debugging practices, and performance optimization.

AI & Emerging Technologies
  • Familiarity with AI concepts, large language models, prompt engineering, and AI application development.

Agile Collaboration
  • Experience working within Agile software development environments.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

Communication & Leadership
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Passion for technology and continuous improvement.

Education
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

Work Authorization

This position is open to applicants who are currently authorized to work in the United States and will not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Anticipated base salary range: $131,347 - $170,000, depending on location, experience, and qualifications.
  • Eligible for participation in an annual incentive plan.
  • Eligible for company benefits. Additional information can be found at: https://mobilityglobalbenefits.com/ourbenefits


If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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Learn more about S&P Global, Inc
Size
22,850 employees
Market Cap
$107.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.3 billion
Founded
1888
5 Year Trend
+7.9%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
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