Lead, Java Software Engineer

Overview In this role you will lead the design, development, and deployment of a high‑scale indices prototyping platform. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, fault‑tolerant cloud deployments and modern UIs. You drive performance, quality, and automation while mentoring junior engineers. This is an opportunity to shape how S&P Global delivers essential index solutions to institutional clients. You will work at the intersection of cutting‑edge technology and financial benchmarks, enabling impactful product improvements. Compensation / Benefits Health & Wellness Flexible Downtime Continuous Learning Invest in Your Future Family Friendly Perks Beyond the Basics Responsibilities Lead design, development, and deployment of applications using modern languages and frameworks Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship features Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications Identify bottlenecks and fix bugs Maintain code quality, organization, and automation Develop and implement scalable, fault‑tolerant applications Utilize cloud services for deployments Implement containerization strategies Develop user interfaces with modern front‑end tech Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance Stay up‑to‑date with emerging technologies and industry trends Key requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field 8+ years of strong Java experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying complex projects Strong Java skills for concurrent and distributed systems Experience with Java 8 Streams API5+ years with Spring‑based technologies (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud) and Hazelcast 5+ years SQL knowledge and experience Experience designing and implementing microservices; unit/integration tests; working with SQL data models Exposure to AWS cloud (EC2, ECS, Load Balancer, Security Group, Lambda, S3, etc.)Strong analytical and problem‑solving skillsstrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesmentoring and technical guidancecollaboration and open communication Java Streams API (Java 8+)Spring Boot