Data Engineer

About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use): 10S&P Dow Jones Indices is seeking a Sr. Data Engineer with AWS EMR Expertise to be a key player in the implementation and support of data Platforms for S&P Dow Jones Indices. This role requires a seasoned technologist who contributes to application development and maintenance. The candidate should actively evaluate new products and technologies to build solutions that streamline business operations. The candidate must be delivery-focused with solid financial applications experience. The candidate will assist in day-to-day support and operations functions, design, development, and unit testing.Responsibilities and Impact:Lead the design and implementation of EMR / Spark workloads using Python, including data access from relational databases and cloud storage technologies.Ensure performance, security, and reliability; coordinate with application teams to define database design.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven initiatives.Mentor junior team members and promote best practices.Oversee SPARK maintenance and troubleshooting.Drive innovation by evaluating and integrating new technologies.Produce system design documents and participate in technical walkthroughs.Perform application and system performance tuning and troubleshoot performance issues.Effectively interact with global customers, business users, and IT staff.What We’re Looking For:Basic Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or Engineering, or equivalent work experience.8-10 years of IT experience in application support or development.Strong experience in managing EMR workloads including configurations.Experience with SPARK and NoSQL-related database technologies.Experience in working with multi-threaded, high-performance, low-latency messaging systems.Experience in AWS cloud-based technologies.Experience using system tools, source control systems, utilities, and third-party products.Experience with financial applications such as Index/Benchmarks, Asset Management, Portfolio Investment modeling, or trading systems.Excellent communication skills, with strong verbal and writing proficiencies.Additional Preferred Qualifications:Proficiency in building data analytics solutions on AWS Cloud.Thorough understanding of replication strategies and implementation of HA protocols for 99.99% uptime.Experience with implementation of data governance and data lineage.Proficiency in implementing data models in SQL and NoSQL databases.Experience with microservice and serverless architecture implementation.About S&P Global Dow Jones Indic e sAt 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 .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, PartnershipAt 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: Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.-----------------------------------------------------------Equal Opportunity EmployerS&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 describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)Job ID: 309109Posted On: 2024-12-06Location: Virtual, Alberta, Canada