S&P Global, Inc

Senior Lead, Java Application Developer

S&P Global, Inc • $140K — $170K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Java development experience, particularly in J2EE, JMS, EJB.
  • Proven leadership experience in software development teams or technical projects.
  • Proficient in advanced SQL and PL/SQL for database interfacing.
  • Experience with Unix scripting and application performance tuning.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of Java/J2EE applications for SPDJI systems and websites.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to development team members during various stages.
  • Develop web applications with rich front-end and integrate with platforms.
  • Conduct performance tuning and troubleshoot application issues for optimization.
  • Interface with databases using SQL and PL/SQL for data handling.
  • Participate in code reviews and enforce best development practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business users and IT.

Benefits

  • Eligible for additional S&P Global benefits.
  • Hybrid work environment with two days onsite each week in NYC or Princeton, NJ.
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12S&P Global Dow Jones Indices

The role: Senior Lead, Java Application Developer

The Location: Hybrid setting role, 2 days per week onsite on NYC or Princeton, NJ

The Impact:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Java Application Developer to design, develop, and support web-based applications and backend systems for S&P Dow Jones Indices. This role includes leading and mentoring development team members, driving technical solutions, and ensuring delivery excellence across projects. The developer will be responsible for both new initiatives and ongoing support for critical index applications, spanning the full software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of Java/J2EE applications for SPDJI systems and websites.

  • Provide technical guidance and support to team members across development, testing, and deployment activities.

  • Develop web applications with rich front-end interfaces and integrate with internal/vendor platforms.

  • Conduct system performance tuning and troubleshoot application issues.

  • Interface with databases using advanced SQL and PL/SQL.

  • Participate in code reviews, version control, and enforce best development practices.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business users, product owners, and IT stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in Java development with strong skills in J2EE, JMS, EJB.

  • Proven experience leading software development teams or technical projects.

  • Proficient in advanced SQL and PL/SQL.

  • Experience with Unix scripting, vulnerability remediation, and application performance tuning.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired Skills

Experience in three or more of the following is preferred:

  • Advanced Python or Scala

  • CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Ansible, Fortify, DevOps pipelines)

  • Microservices and Big Data (Spark, Hadoop/HDFS)

  • AWS services (EC2, EMR, Lambda, S3, Glue)

  • QA automation (Cucumber, Selenium, Karate)

Preferred Domain Knowledge

  • Financial data systems: Equity, Commodities, Forex, Futures, and Options.

  • Index/Benchmark or Asset Management platform experience.

  • Basic UI development skills (jQuery, HTML5, CSS) are a plus.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000 – $170,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role.

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.

About S&P Global, Inc

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S&P Global, Inc Careers

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

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