Associate Director, Data Engineering

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 12 Job Description S&P Dow Jones Indices is seeking a Sr. Lead Data Engineer with expertise in Databricks/AWS EMR and distributed big data processing technologies to be a key player in the implementation and support of data platforms for S&P Dow Jones Indices. This role requires a seasoned technologist who contributes to application development and maintenance. The candidate should actively evaluate new products and technologies to build solutions that streamline business operations. The candidate must be delivery-focused with solid financial applications experience. The candidate will assist in day-to-day support and operations functions, design, development, and unit testing. Responsibilities and Impact: + Lead the design and implementation of distributed data processing workloads using Python, including data access from relational databases and cloud storage technologies. + Ensure performance, security, and reliability; coordinate with application teams to define database design. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven initiatives. + Mentor junior team members and promote best practices. + Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of distributed data processing systems. + Drive innovation by evaluating and integratingnew technologies. + Produce system design documents andparticipatein technical walkthroughs. + Perform application and system performance tuning and troubleshoot performance issues. + Effectively interact with global customers, business users, and IT staff. Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only): S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $127,000 - $185,000. The final base salary for this role will be based on the individualu2019s geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits that we provide to our employees, please click here (. What Weu2019re Looking For: Basic Required Qualifications: + Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent work experience. + 10+ years of IT experience in application support or development. + Design & build ingestion pipelines usingETL/ELT and schema-on-read in data lake technologies. + Experience in designing transactional systems, data warehouses, data lakes, and data integrations within a big data ecosystem, particularly leveraging cloud technologies. + Provide technicalexpertisein the design and implementation of data ingestion pipelines with modern AWS cloud and other technologies such as S3, Hive, Databricks, Scala, Python, and large-scale data analytics tools. + Strong experience in managing distributed data processing workloads, including configurations. + Experience in working with multi-threaded, high-performance, low-latency messaging systems. + Experience in AWS cloud-based technologies. + Experience using system tools, source control systems, utilities, and third-party products. + Excellent communication skills, with strong verbal and writingproficiencies. Additional Preferred Qualifications: + Proficiencyin building data analytics solutions on AWS Cloud. + Thorough understanding of replication strategies and implementation of high-availability protocols for 99.99% uptime. + Experience with implementation of data governance and data lineage. + Proficiencyin implementing data models in SQL and NoSQL databases. + Experience with financial applications such as Index/Benchmarks, Asset Management, Portfolio Investment modeling, or trading systems. + Experience with microservice and serverless architecture implementation. About S&P Global Dow Jones Indic e s 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. Weu2019re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500u00ae and the Dow Jones Industrial Averageu00ae. 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 worldu2019s 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 worldu2019s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit . Whatu2019s In It For You? Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technologyu2013the 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 Intelligenceu00ae, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwideu2014so 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. Weu2019re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Weu2019re 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. Thatu2019s why we provide everything youu2014and your careeru2014need 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: Itu2019s 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 awardsu2014small perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: 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. Recruitment Fraud Alert: If you receive an email from a domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to . S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, u201cpre-employment trainingu201d or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here (. ----------------------------------------------------------- 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: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - English_formattedESQA508c.pdf ----------------------------------------------------------- 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority u2013 Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning) Job ID: 319885 Posted On: 2025-10-05 Location: New York, New York, United States

Created: 2025-10-06