Senior Lead Application Developer- (Java, AWS)

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

The Location: Mumbai, India

The Team: You will be part of global technology team comprising of Developers, QA and BA teams and will be responsible for analysis, design, and development and testing.

The Impact: You will be working on one of the core technology platforms responsible for the end of day calculation as well as dissemination of index values.

What’s In It for You: You will have the opportunity to work on the enhancements to the existing index calculation system as well as implement new methodologies as required.

Responsibilities:

Design and development of Java applications for S&P Dow Jones Indices (SPDJI) web sites and its feeder systems

Participate in multiple software development processes including Coding, Testing, Debugging & Documentation

Develop software applications based on clear business specifications

Work on new initiatives and support existing Index applications

Perform Application & System Performance tuning and troubleshoot performance issues

Develop web based applications and build rich front-end user interfaces

Build applications with object oriented concepts and apply design patterns

Integrate in-house applications with various vendor software platforms

Setup development environment / sandbox for application development

Check-in application code changes into the source repository

Perform unit testing of application code and fix errors

Interface with databases to extract information and build reports

Effectively interact with customers, business users and IT staff

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering is required, or in lieu, a demonstrated equivalence in work experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with strong verbal and writing proficiency

8+ years of experience in application development and support

Must have experience of AWS cloud (EC2, EMR, Lambda, S3, Glue, etc.)

Strong hands-on experience with Java, J2EE, Java Messaging Service (JMS) & Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB)

Strong hands-on experience with advanced SQL, PL/SQL programming

Basic networking knowledge / Unix scripting

Exposure to addressing Vulnerabilities

Minimum 2 years of experience in any three or more of following:

Advanced Python

Advanced Scala

Infrastructure/ CICD /DevOps/ Ansible / Fortify / Jenkins

Big data / Microservices

Spark using Scala / Python / Java and Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS)

QA Automation (Cucumber, Selenium, Karate etc.)

Preferred Qualification:

Experience working with large datasets in Equity, Commodities, Forex, Futures and Options asset classes preferred

Experience with Index/Benchmarks or Asset Management or Trading platforms preferred

Basic Knowledge of User Interface design & development using JQuery, HTML5 & CSS preferred

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. 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 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 world’s 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 world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji .

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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com 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. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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Job ID: 317828

Posted On: 2025-08-05

Location: Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, India