Job Description

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About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use): 13

S&P Global Market Intelligence
The Role: Director, Software Engineering (Java + AI)
Years of Experience: 16+ years
Department Overview
S&P Global Market Intelligence's Cappitech Enterprise addresses the complexities and fragmentation of reporting obligations across multiple regimes. Our comprehensive solution supports transactions across all asset classes, including valuation and collateral reporting to various jurisdictions and key trade repositories. We cover reporting for ASIC, Canada, CFTC, EMIR, HKMA, MAS, and MiFID, spanning credit, commodities, exchange-traded derivatives, equities, foreign exchange, and rates.
Position Summary
We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Director of Java Development to lead our technical teams in Noida/Gurgaon. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with extensive experience in software development methodologies and practices. The selected individual will take overall ownership of the development process, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely releases while maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
In this role, you will not only manage a team but also actively engage in hands-on development. This position demands a deep understanding of JAVA, software architecture, cloud technologies, and AI integration, ensuring that our solutions are scalable, maintainable, and innovative.
Duties & Accountabilities
What You'll Do

• Lead and manage a team of Dev Engineers, assigning tasks, providing mentorship, and tracking progress to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Oversee planning and execution of all development activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and timely releases.
• Leverage AI tools, such as GitHub Copilot, to enhance coding efficiency, improve code quality, and accelerate development processes.
• Design and implement data platforms that support data-driven decision-making and optimize software performance.
• Advocate for and implement best practices in platform-centric development, emphasizing reusability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, including automation and enhanced coding practices.
• Take ownership of complex development tasks, producing high-quality software that aligns with business objectives.
• Ensure adherence to principles and best practices in software development, applying them within project constraints.
• Focus on software quality, productivity, and delivery, driving all aspects of DevOps within the team.
• Design or assist in designing components and subsystems based on requirements from Business Analysts.
• Decompose development tasks based on designs and provide accurate development estimates.

Technical

• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Java 11+ (including 21) and related frameworks.
• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines and integration.
• Strong software design skills with a deep understanding of microservices architecture.
• Expertise in multi-threading and performance optimization.
• Proficient in writing performant, testable, and maintainable code.
• In-depth knowledge of relational databases, particularly Postgres.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application in enhancing coding practices, including code review and improvement.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in AI and software development to foster innovation.
• Skill set should include Spring, Git, Microservices, AWS, JMS (Active MQ), Docker, Kubernetes, RESTful Web Services, and Kafka.

Business Competencies
Management Requirements

• Proven ability to manage development efforts, identifying and assigning tasks to team members while tracking progress to completion.
• Capable of providing regular updates to key stakeholders on project status and progress.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to independently manage project streams with minimal supervision.
• Experience in mentoring junior team members and overseeing their development efforts.
• Familiarity with performance management processes for individuals.

Personal Competencies
Personal Impact

• Passionate about coding with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies, methods, and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Communication

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to report accurate project status and progress to leadership and stakeholders.
• Effective in coordinating with global team members.

Teamwork

• Flexible and adaptable to changing project priorities and processes, with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a globally distributed software development team.
• Collaborate closely with Dev, QA, and BA teams globally to deliver high-quality solutions within aggressive timelines.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
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What's In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the 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 Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so 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. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're 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. 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 difference.
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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.
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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.
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Job ID: 315640
Posted On: 2025-09-05
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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