Lead Data Engineer

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):
11
The Team: The Market Intelligence Industry Data Solutions business line provides data technology and services supporting acquisition, ingestion, content management, mastering, and distribution to power our Financial Institution Group business and customer needs.

We focus on platform scalability to support business operations by following a common data lifecycle that accelerates business value.

Our team provides essential intelligence for the Financial Services, Real Estate, and Insurance industries.



The Impact: The Data Engineering team will be responsible for implementing and maintaining services and tools to support existing feed systems.

This enables users to consume FIG datasets and makes FIG data available for broader consumption and processing within the company.



What's in it for you: Opportunity to work with global stakeholders and engage with the latest tools and technologies.



Responsibilities:

• Build new data acquisition and transformation pipelines using advanced data processing and cloud technologies.
• Collaborate with the broader technology team, including information architecture and data integration teams, to align pipelines with strategic initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, with at least 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Must have:
  Programming languages commonly used for data processing,
  Data orchestration and workflow management systems,
  Distributed data processing framework, relational database management systems,
  B ig data processing frameworks
  Experience with large-scale data processing platforms.
• Deep understanding of RESTful services, good API design, and object-oriented programming principles.
• Proficiency in object-oriented or functional scripting languages.
• Good working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience in maintaining and developing software in production environments utilizing cloud-based tools.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Self-starter and motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced software development environment.
• Agile experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with data warehousing and analytics platforms will be a significant advantage.

Technical Expertise

• Data Engineering Expertise: Strong experience in distributed data processing and optimization using modern frameworks.
• Cloud Platforms: Proficient in leveraging cloud services for scalable data solutions, including ETL orchestration, containerized deployments, and data storage.
• Workflow Orchestration: Skilled in designing and managing complex data pipelines and workflows.
• Programming & Scripting: Proficient in writing clean, modular, and testable code for data processing tasks.
• Database Management: Solid understanding of both relational and non-relational databases, including data querying and modeling.
• ETL & Data Architecture: Proven ability to design and implement robust ETL pipelines and optimize data models for performance and scalability.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills - able to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills - collaborative, empathetic, and team-oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to work on challenging projects and go the extra mile to deliver results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Github and DevOps practices is must.
• Familiarity with data lake and data warehouse architectures.
• Exposure to real-time data processing frameworks, and observability tools like Grafana is added advantage.

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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions.

Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, 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.



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Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations