S&P Global, Inc

Software Engineer II

S&P Global, Inc • $130K — $175K *
Cambridge, MA 02139In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 2 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • A minimum of two years experience in developing SaaS applications within a team environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven experience with creating backend systems and APIs using various tools.
  • Proficient throughout multiple stages of the software development lifecycle.
  • Ability to translate abstract business needs into specific technical plans.
  • Strong analytical skills concerning the performance of loosely-coupled systems.
  • Expertise in algorithms and data structures, including complexity analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software solutions, ensuring quality and reliability.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to shape system architectures and API specifications.
  • Test and validate assumptions through prototyping and instrumentation.
  • Contribute to the technical growth of the team via code reviews and knowledge sharing.
  • Document and maintain software to support longevity and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with 100% company paid premiums.
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off to promote work-life balance.
  • 26 weeks of fully paid Parental Leave for both maternity and paternity.
  • 401(k) plan with a generous 6% employer matching.
  • Significant tuition assistance for degree programs and professional development.
  • Regular catered lunches and a variety of office snacks and drinks.
  • A dog-friendly workspace and bike sharing program for commuting.
  • Compassion leave and elder care leave for family support.
  • Mentoring and opportunities for expanding professional networks.
Full Job Description
As a Backend Software Engineer II on Basis, you will develop the software behind our reliable, secure, and performant APIs. You will collaborate with colleagues from Machine Learning, Product, and Infrastructure, as well as with other engineers within the Applications team. You have experience deploying production code in highly scalable distributed systems. You are a thoughtful, deliberate technologist and share your knowledge generously.

Kensho states that the anticipated base salary range for the position is 130k-175k. In addition, this role is eligible for an annual incentive bonus and equity plans. At Kensho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

What You'll Do:
  • Design, develop, test, document, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
  • Work with key stakeholders to develop system architectures, API specifications, implementation requirements, and complexity estimates.
  • Test assumptions through instrumentation and prototyping.
  • Promote ongoing technical development through code reviews and knowledge sharing.


What You'll Need:
  • At least two years of direct experience developing SaaS applications within a team.
  • Thoughtful and efficient communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Experience developing SaaS application backends and APIs using a variety of tools.
  • Experience working across many stages of the software development lifecycle.
  • Experience turning abstract business requirements into concrete technical plans.
  • Sound reasoning about the behavior and performance of loosely-coupled systems.
  • Proficiency with algorithms (including time and space complexity analysis), data structures, and software architecture.


Technologies & Tools We Use:
  • FastAPI, Django, Python, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch
  • Git, Jsonnet, Jenkins, Amazon EKS
  • Celery, RabbitMQ, Kafka
  • Prometheus, Grafana, Sentry


At Kensho, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-market benefits, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 100% company paid premiums
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • 26 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave (paternity and maternity)
  • 401(k) plan with 6% employer matching
  • Generous company matching on donations to non-profit charities
  • Up to $20,000 tuition assistance toward degree programs, plus up to $4,000/year for ongoing professional education such as industry conferences
  • Plentiful snacks, drinks, and regularly catered lunches
  • Dog-friendly office (CAM office)
  • Bike sharing program memberships
  • Compassion leave and elder care leave
  • Mentoring and additional learning opportunities
  • Opportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and events


About S&P Global, Inc

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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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