Lead Data Engineer

About The Role

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

The Role: Lead Data Engineer

Join Our Team

Step into a dynamic team at the forefront of data innovation! You’ll collaborate daily with talented professionals from around the world, designing and developing next-generation data products for our clients. Our team thrives on a diverse toolkit that evolves with emerging technologies, offering you the chance to work in a vibrant, global environment that fosters creativity and teamwork.

The Impact

As a Lead Data Engineer at S&P Global, you’ll be a driving force in shaping the future of our data products. Your expertise will streamline software development and deployment, aligning innovative solutions with business needs. By ensuring seamless integration and continuous delivery, you’ll enhance product capabilities, delivering high-quality systems that meet the highest standards of availability, security, and performance. Your work will empower our clients with impactful, data-driven solutions, making a real difference in the financial world.

What’s In It For You

• Career Development: Build a rewarding career with a global leader in financial information and analytics, supported by continuous learning and a clear path to advancement.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking setting where your ideas fuel innovation and your contributions shape groundbreaking solutions.
• Skill Enhancement: Elevate your expertise on an enterprise-level platform, mastering the latest tools and techniques in software development.
• Versatile Experience: Dive into full-stack development with hands-on exposure to cloud computing and large-scale data technologies.
• Leadership Opportunities: Guide and inspire a skilled team, steering the direction of our products and leaving your mark on the future of technology at S&P Global.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable cloud applications, utilizing a range of services to create robust, high-performing solutions.
• Design and implement advanced automation pipelines, streamlining software delivery for fast, reliable deployments.
• Tackle complex challenges head-on, troubleshooting and resolving issues to ensure our products run flawlessly for clients.
• Lead by example, providing technical guidance and mentoring to your team, driving innovation and embracing new processes.
• Deliver high-quality code and detailed system design documents, setting the standard with technical walkthroughs that inspire excellence.
• Bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, turning complex requirements into elegant, actionable solutions.
• Mentor junior developers, nurturing their growth and helping them build skills and careers under your leadership.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced professional who brings:

• 10-13 years of expertise in designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing, with a proven track record of scalable architecture design.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Python, Distributed data processing/bigdata processing Frameworks and data/workflow orchestration tools, demonstrating technical versatility.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases, with deep experience operationalizing data pipelines for large-scale processing.
• Extensive experience deploying data engineering solutions in public cloud environments, leveraging cloud capabilities to their fullest potential.
• A strong history of collaborating with business stakeholders and users to shape research directions and deliver robust, maintainable products.
• A talent for rapid prototyping and iteration, delivering high-quality solutions under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
  

Good To Have Skills

• Strong knowledge of Generative AI & advanced tools and technologies that enhance developer productivity.
• Advanced programming skills used in Bigdata processing eco systems, supported by a portfolio of impactful projects.
• Expertise in containerization, scripting, and automation practices, ready to excel in a modern development ecosystem.
  
  

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. 

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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)

Job ID: 316190

Posted On: 2025-08-14

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India