Senior Lead, Java Application Developer

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12 S&P Global Dow Jones Indices.

The role:

Senior Lead, Java Application Developer.

The

Location:

Hybrid setting role, 2 days per week onsite on NYC or Princeton, NJ.

The Impact:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Java Application Developer to design, develop, and support web-based applications and backend systems for S&P Dow Jones Indices. This role includes leading and mentoring development team members, driving technical solutions, and ensuring delivery excellence across projects. The developer will be responsible for both new initiatives and ongoing support for critical index applications, spanning the full software development lifecycle.

• Lead the design and development of Java/J2EE applications for SPDJI systems and websites.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members across development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Develop web applications with rich front-end interfaces and integrate with internal/vendor platforms.
• Conduct system performance tuning and troubleshoot application issues.
• Interface with databases using advanced SQL and PL/SQL.
• Participate in code reviews, version control, and enforce best development practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business users, product owners, and IT stakeholders.

• 10+ years of experience in Java development with strong skills in J2EE, JMS, EJB.
• Proven experience leading software development teams or technical projects.
• Proficient in advanced SQL and PL/SQL.
• Experience with Unix scripting, vulnerability remediation, and application performance tuning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience in three or more of the following is preferred.

• Advanced Python or Scala
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Ansible, Fortify, Dev Ops pipelines)
• Microservices and Big Data (Spark, Hadoop/HDFS)
• AWS services (EC2, EMR, Lambda, S3, Glue)
• QA automation (Cucumber, Selenium, Karate)
• Preferred Domain Knowledge
• Financial data systems:
  Equity, Commodities, Forex, Futures, and Options.
• Index/Benchmark or Asset Management platform experience.
• Basic UI development skills (jQuery, HTML5, CSS) are a plus.

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000 – $170,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.

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. We’re 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 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 world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.

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