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Lead, Application Development

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spgi logoSpgi · Islamabad, Pakistan
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
AWSAzureCI/CDDockerDocumentationETL
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Grade Level (for internal use): 11 The Team: Our team is responsible for the design, architecture, and development of data products using a variety of tools that are regularly updated as modern technologies emerge. Every day you will have the opportunity to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and will be able to develop a close team dynamic with coworkers from around the globe. The Impact: We are in search of highly motivated and skilled software engineers who are ready to take their career to the next level in a fast-growing company. Do you love working on technical projects as well as getting in the trenches and working with the team to get the work done?

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and lead the development of scalable, high-performance solutions that align with business goals and technical strategy.
  • Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Oversee and optimize existing solutions, proactively addressing technical debt and ensuring continuous improvement in architecture and code quality.
  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and technical excellence.
  • Champion automation and DevOps practices, integrating CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and security into the development lifecycle.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management and Business Stakeholders, to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Effectively communicate technical concepts through documentation, presentations, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to ensure alignment across teams.

Requirements

  • Basic Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Advanced SQL programming skills with experience in database performance tuning for large datasets.
  • Proficiency in relational database management systems (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, or similar).
  • Exposure to Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Databricks, Spark/Scala, Nifi, RedShift, EMR or ETL processes is a plus.
  • Additional Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong understanding of cloud computing environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized deployments is a plus.
  • Familiarity with large-scale messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or commercial equivalents.
  • Understanding of financial industry fundamentals is highly preferred.
  • What's In It For You?
  • Our Mission:
  • Advancing Essential Intelligence.
  • Our People:
  • Our Values:
  • Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Benefits

Build a career with a global companyWork on applications that fuel the global financial markets of the futureGrow and improve your skills by working alongside highly motivated individuals on enterprise level product and cutting-edge technologiesBe at the forefront of innovation in FinTech industryCompetitive employee benefitsOpen and dynamic work cultureWe 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 diffeHealth insuranceFlexible schedule

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