Sr. Director, Software Engineering – Data Platform & MDM Integration
Job Location:
Princeton, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
14The Team:
This team is essential to the divisions data strategy playing a key role in data transformation and leading efforts to replace legacy technical debt. The team embodies a strong commitment to delivering on business needs and demonstrates exceptional collaboration with both product and business partners bringing high energy and dedication to their work while being known for their collaborative approach and strong technical expertise.
Responsibilities and Impact:
- Lead strategic MDM integration initiatives - Architect and oversee seamless high-volume data integration between Databricks lakehouse and NeoXam MDM platform establishing foundational data architecture for multi-billion-dollar index-linked investment products
- Drive advanced cloud data architecture - Utilize cutting-edge Databricks features including Unity Catalog Delta Live Tables and Serverless compute to optimize data pipelines and maximize performance for massive-scale financial datasets
- Pioneer AI/ML automation solutions - Implement Databricks Mosaic AI and agentic frameworks to automate data transformation quality assurance and anomaly detection across the entire conversion lifecycle
- Build and scale high-performing engineering teams - Lead manage and grow multiple teams of product-focused software and data engineers while mentoring their professional and technical development
- Modernize legacy infrastructure - Spearhead mission-critical migration of legacy assets and terabytes of data to modern AWS cloud ecosystem breaking monolithic applications into microservice architectures
- Champion engineering excellence and innovation - Foster a culture of cutting-edge technology adoption continuous improvement of software engineering practices and delivery of scalable resilient solutions
Compensation/Benefits Information:
(This section is only applicable to US candidates) S&P Globalstatesthat theanticipatedbase salary range for this position is $185000 to $ salary for this role will be based on the individuals geographic location as well as experience level skill set traininglicensesand certifications.
In addition to base compensation this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible foradditionalcompensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan. This role is eligible to receiveadditionalS&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees please clickhere.
What Were Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related technical field
- Minimum 9 years of experience in software engineering and data platform development with proven track record in enterprise-scale solutions
- Minimum 7 years of people management experience leading technical teams and driving organizational growth in fast-paced environments
- Advanced expertise in cloud data platforms such as Databricks Snowflake or similar with hands-on experience in data lakehouse architectures and ETL/ELT processes
- Strong experience with cloud infrastructure including AWS services (such as S3 EMR Glue Lambda) or equivalent cloud platforms (Azure GCP)
- Proven leadership in large-scale data migrations and system modernization initiatives with experience managing complex technical transformations
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related technical discipline with 13 years of progressive software development and data architecture experience
- Deep expertise in Master Data Management platforms such as NeoXam Informatica MDM or IBM InfoSphere with proven success integrating enterprise data platforms
- Advanced AI/ML and Generative AI experience including hands-on work with machine learning frameworks (such as MLflow Kubeflow or SageMaker) and LLM implementation using tools like LangChain Hugging Face or similar platforms
- Extensive experience with Big Data technologies including distributed computing frameworks (such as Apache Spark Hadoop or Flink) and modern data processing architectures
About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices
At S&P Dow Jones Indices we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. Were the largest global resource for index-based concepts data and research and home to iconic financial market indicators such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.
S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the worlds foremost provider of credit ratings benchmarks analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings we help many of the worlds leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow today. For more information visit In It For You
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
Our People:
Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were 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 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. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity Discovery Partnership
Throughout our history the worlds 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 cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed 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: Its 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference.
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At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged 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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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.
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