Lead II, Software Engineering

Role Overview: As a Full Stack Java Developer, your mission is to design, create, and maintain backend applications for a strategic metadata platform. You should have a profound knowledge of core Java, appreciate the value of metadata for governance and quality, and prefer creating frameworks over using existing ones. You will be part of the Distribution & Data Platforms development team, working on innovative projects with a focus on reliability, performance, and scalability. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects that will be closely monitored by stakeholders, executives, and clients. Key Responsibilities: - Design, build, and maintain high-performant and maintainable code as part of a development team - Work on architecture design, business logic, requirements gathering, data modeling, systems integration, and quality assurance - Prefer building frameworks over using existing ones - Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cutting-edge technologies and solve complex challenges - Ensure reliability, performance, and scalability of data delivery to clients - Focus on customer and data onboarding tools with a strong passion for quality and technology Qualifications Required: - Recognized academic background in Computer Science - 10+ years of relevant experience with solid expertise in Java 17 or higher - Proficiency in file handling, Channels, Buffers, Non-blocking IO operations, and performance considerations - Hands-on experience with Apache Commons, Apache POI, Log4j/SLF4J, HttpClient, etc. - Knowledge of Spring Boot, MVC, JPA/Hibernate, AOP, JDBC, Security, Actuator, Profiles, and Dependency injection - Familiarity with RESTful standards, Circuit breaker, Service discovery, API gateway, Config server, and Distributed tracing - Experience with SQL (joins, CTEs, window functions), Stored procedures (PL/SQL), Indexing, Query tuning - Working knowledge of SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Databricks, and/or Snowflake - Proficiency in JUnit, Mockito, Integration tests, and Test coverage strategy - Experience with deployments on EKS, EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, VPC fundamentals, and Lambdas Additional Details: S&P Global is committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. The company values different perspectives and promotes a culture of respect and collaboration to drive innovation and power global markets. S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer, providing a range of benefits including health & wellness, flexible downtime, continuous learning, financial wellness programs, and family-friendly perks. They prioritize fairness, transparency, and merit in their hiring practices to attract and retain top talent. (Note: The above JD is a summarized version of the original job description provided.) Role Overview: As a Full Stack Java Developer, your mission is to design, create, and maintain backend applications for a strategic metadata platform. You should have a profound knowledge of core Java, appreciate the value of metadata for governance and quality, and prefer creating frameworks over using existing ones. You will be part of the Distribution & Data Platforms development team, working on innovative projects with a focus on reliability, performance, and scalability. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects that will be closely monitored by stakeholders, executives, and clients. Key Responsibilities: - Design, build, and maintain high-performant and maintainable code as part of a development team - Work on architecture design, business logic, requirements gathering, data modeling, systems integration, and quality assurance - Prefer building frameworks over using existing ones - Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cutting-edge technologies and solve complex challenges - Ensure reliability, performance, and scalability of data delivery to clients - Focus on customer and data onboarding tools with a strong passion for quality and technology Qualifications Required: - Recognized academic background in Computer Science - 10+ years of relevant experience with solid expertise in Java 17 or higher - Proficiency in file handling, Channels, Buffers, Non-blocking IO operations, and performance considerations - Hands-on experience with Apache Commons, Apache POI, Log4j/SLF4J, HttpClient, etc. - Knowledge of Spring Boot, MVC, JPA/Hibernate, AOP, JDBC, Security, Actuator, Profiles, and Dependency injection - Familiarity with RESTful standards, Circuit breaker, Service discovery, API gateway, Config server, and Distributed tracing - Experience with SQL (joins, CTEs, window functions), Stored procedures (PL/SQL), Indexing, Query tuning - Working knowledge of SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Databricks, and/or Snowflake - Proficiency in JUnit, Mockito, Integration tests, and Test coverage strategy - Experience with deployments on EKS, EC2, RDS, S3,