Lead Software Engineer

S&P Global

Princeton, NJ

Full Time

Senior

112k-160k

21 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Lead Software Engineer role is within the Core Services team at S&P Global Ratings, a highly collaborative and innovation-driven group that builds foundational frameworks and platforms used across the enterprise. The team values clean architecture, developer experience, and rapid experimentation, enabling scalable, cloud-native solutions with speed and consistency. The position involves shaping enterprise architecture, developing microservices, and collaborating with various teams to deliver impactful tools and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain internal frameworks for building Spring Boot microservices
Lead the development of platform tools like BPMN workflow engines (e.g., Camunda)
Work closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams to integrate containers, infrastructure, and AWS services
Collaborate with internal Scrum teams to drive adoption of platform tools
Proactively gather feedback and iterate on frameworks to improve usability and performance
Mentor team members and contribute to architectural discussions
Explore and prototype the use of Generative AI to enhance developer productivity, automation, and workflow optimization
Provide production support for the frameworks and tools owned by the team, ensuring reliability and quick issue resolution

Requirements

7+ years of experience in software development
Strong expertise in Core Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
Hands-on experience with a containerization ecosystem in a production environment
Solid knowledge of AWS Cloud services (e.g., ECS, EKS, S3, IAM, Lambda, etc.)
Experience with event-based systems and Elasticsearch
Strong communication skills and a self-driven mindset
Ability to work independently and take ownership from concept to delivery

Nice to Have

Exposure to Camunda or other BPMN workflow engines
Interest or experience in Generative AI technologies and their application
Experience with React development
Experience working on internal platforms or developer productivity tools
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices

Qualifications

Formal educational background not explicitly specified, but 7+ years of experience required

Benefits & Perks

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: Perks for partners and children, including some best-in-class benefits for families
Beyond the Basics: Retail discounts, referral incentive awards, and other small perks

Working at S&P Global

S&P Global Ratings emphasizes integrity, discovery, and partnership. The company values curiosity, collaboration, and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future. They are committed to a more equitable future, fostering a culture of respect, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a focus on transforming data into insights that make a difference.

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