Director, Python Engineer

The Role: S&P is seeking a Technology Platform Lead as a key player to the architecture, design, implementation, and support of its re-balancing platform. This hands-on manager will require to manage/build a team of engineers responsible to enhance a strategic platform focused on re-balancing methodologies. The manager will contribute directly to the platform (written in python) and also steer his/her team culture/technology to optimize quality deliverables. The Team: You will be part of Agile global technology team comprising of DEV/QA/PO teams and will be responsible for analysis, design, development, testing and level 2 support. Additionally, you are responsible to manage the development team. You will be responsible for goal setting, performance evaluation and most importantly driving a culture of excellence. The Impact: You will be working on one of the various technology platforms that is responsible for calculating re-balancing weights and asset selections for S&P indices and providing them to business users. This includes enhancing platform components and improving the system overall. Furthermore – you will be steering the culture of the team while coaching the growth of a handful of development engineers. What’s in it for you: Opportunity to contribute to an established platform, while having the ability make meaningful contribution towards technology, processes and people. As an individual contributor, you will grow your knowledge of AWS cloud, and financial indices, all while growing as a manager. Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of a platform and the people who develop that platform Drive a performance culture with a global cross-functional development team. Architect, Design and develop a python-based application Responsible to perform in a cross functional capacity including Documentation, Coding, Testing, De-bugging & level 2 support. Work directly with stakeholders to formalize/document requirements. Work on new initiatives and provide level 2 support for existing Index applications. Perform Application & System Performance tuning and troubleshoot performance issues. Integrate in-house applications with various vendor software platforms. Setup development environment / sandbox for application development. Reduce IT efforts by developing automated tests. Effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering is required, or in lieu, a demonstrated equivalence in work experience. 10 to 15 years of IT experience in application architecture and development 3 to 5 years of IT people management Experience with AWS and cloud services. Strong Experience with python. Strong Experience with Object Oriented Programming Experience with NoSql Databases (I.E. MongoDB, DynamoDB) Experience with software testing. Experience with Windows and Linux based servers. Strong Work Ethic, Communication and Thoughtfulness Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only): S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $138,000 to $287,60. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location. 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 we provide to our employees, please click here. S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape. S&P Dow Jones Indices provides iconic and innovative index solutions, bringing transparency to global capital markets. ----------------------------------------------------------- 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: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. ----------------------------------------------------------- 10 - Officials or Managers (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH103.2 - Middle Management Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning) Job ID: 272361 Posted On: 2022-05-26 Location: New York, New York, United States