Application Developer (spgi)
Job posting number: #219991 (Ref:313125)
Job Description
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
10S&P Global Market Intelligence
The Role: Senior Software Engineer
Grade: 10
The Team: Our team is responsible for the design, architecture, and development of data products using a variety of tools that are regularly updated as modern technologies emerge. Every day you will have the opportunity to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and will be able to develop a close team dynamic with coworkers from around the globe.
The Impact: We are in search of highly motivated and skilled software engineers who are ready to take their career to the next level in a fast-growing company. Do you love working on technical projects as well as getting in the trenches and working with the team to get the work done?
What’s in it for you:
Build a career with a global company
Work on applications that fuel the global financial markets of the future
Grow and improve your skills by working alongside highly motivated individuals on enterprise level product and cutting-edge technologies
Be at the forefront of innovation in FinTech industry
Competitive employee benefits
Open and dynamic work culture
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and deliver scalable solutions within a cross-functional Agile team, addressing key business needs.
Implement robust software components for data-driven systems, ensuring efficiency and maintainability.
Conduct technical analysis and articulate solutions, designing engineering patterns that can be leveraged across multiple product offerings with a high volume of end-users.
Optimize and enhance existing solutions, proactively identifying and resolving complex technical challenges while weighing trade-offs in cost, performance, and scalability.
Develop reusable components and services, adhering to corporate engineering standards, best practices, and modern development frameworks.
Apply software engineering best practices, leveraging automation in testing, deployment, and monitoring to ensure reliable and efficient solution delivery.
Collaborate cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders, effectively communicating complex concepts through documentation, diagrams, and code comments.
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
6+ years of hands-on experience in backend development, building scalable and high-performance systems.
Backend Development & Programming:
Strong proficiency in C# and .NET Core (or similar object-oriented programming languages).
Experience in developing, optimizing, and scaling backend services for high-performance applications.
Database & Data Engineering:
Advanced SQL programming skills with experience in database performance tuning for large datasets.
Proficiency in relational database management systems (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, or similar).
Exposure to Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Databricks, Spark/Scala, Nifi, or ETL processes is a plus.
Cloud & Infrastructure:
Understanding of cloud computing environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Working knowledge of Docker and containerized deployments is a plus.
Messaging & Distributed Systems:
Familiarity with large-scale messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or commercial equivalents.
Scripting & Automation:
Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Scala, Perl, or PowerShell for automation and system integration.
Software Development Best Practices:
Knowledge of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.
Strong logical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Understanding of financial industry fundamentals is highly preferred.
Flexible Working (optional)
We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us in the interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can.
Return to Work
Have you taken time out for care responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return-to-Work initiative (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply and will actively support your return to the workplace.
Grade/Level (relevant for internal applicants only): 10
The Location: Romania
About S&P Market Intelligence:
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, we know that not all information is important—some of it is vital. Accurate, deep and insightful. We integrate financial and industry data, research and news into tools that help track performance, generate alpha, identify investment ideas, understand competitive and industry dynamics, perform valuation and assess credit risk. Investment professionals, government agencies, corporations and universities globally can gain the intelligence essential to making business and financial decisions with conviction.
S&P Global Market Intelligence is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.
S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.
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.
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.
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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
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