Lead Engineer (Core Java) - Hybrid

$115,000 - $160,000/Yr

S&P Global - Princeton, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Princeton, NJ

10,001+ employees

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

The Lead Engineer (Core Java) position at S&P Global involves leading the development of cloud-native frameworks and platforms that facilitate the creation of microservices for mission-critical applications. The role emphasizes innovation and collaboration within a global technology team, aiming to simplify enterprise Java application development while ensuring high code quality and continuous improvement. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and the opportunity to work on impactful greenfield projects in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Technical Lead to develop libraries, frameworks, and platforms for core functionality and cross-cutting microservices needs.
• Design and build new features while maintaining high code quality through tests, code reviews, and metrics.
• Research new tools and cloud-native technologies from the Java community, CNCF, Spring, Apache, and others.
• Build proof of concepts and provide recommendations for product integration.
• Make code quality decisions and deliver solutions that provide business value.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define product vision and objectives.

Requirements

• MS/BS in Computer Science Engineering or related disciplines.
• Full Stack Engineer with solid understanding and experience of core Java, Spring Boot, React JS, and distributed cloud-native microservices development.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Typescript, and related front-end technologies.
• Experience with front-end frameworks and libraries such as React, Redux, and Webpack.
• Strong understanding of responsive design and mobile-first development.
• Experience with distributed messaging and container management tools.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and DevOps tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience addressing technical and business audiences.
• Ability to debug both new and existing solutions effectively.
• Strong technical ability and willingness to learn and evolve skills with advances in technology.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with search platforms such as Elastic Search, Solar, or Open Search.
• Experience with messaging solutions like distributed streaming platforms or JMS.
• Experience with cloud services on platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with container management tools (Deployment, Pods, HPA, Helm charts).
• Experience with development of APIs and API management.
• Experience with streaming platforms such as Apache Flume or Flink.
• Experience with complex event processing technologies such as Esper or WSO2.
• Experience with AIML frameworks and libraries such as Keras, PyTorch, SpaCy, or NLTK.
• Experience with model hubs such as Hugging Face or TensorHub.

Benefits

• Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off to keep employees energized.
• Access to resources for continuous learning and career growth.
• Competitive pay and retirement planning, including a company-matched student loan contribution.
• Family-friendly perks and benefits for partners and children.
• Retail discounts and referral incentive awards.