Senior Scala/Java Developer

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

The Role: Senior Scala/ Java Developer

The Team: Financial Risk Analytics is part of the S&P Global group and provides industry leading risk analytics solutions to sell side and buy side institutions within the financial markets. Risk management and risk regulation is continuously driving demand for more accurate calculations and risk system vendors are continuously striving for improvements in performance and scalability. The product is carefully architected to scale from running on a single laptop for demonstration purposes right through to running on 1,000 core distributed grids. Financial Risk Analytics provides solutions for Credit Risk PFE, Market Risk VaR and sensitivities, Credit Value Adjustment (CVA), Initial Margin (IM) and regulatory calculations.

Financial Risk Analytics is currently investing in their technology platform to develop new revenue-generating products, leveraging open-source projects and big data technologies. These include new visualization, risk aggregation and smart data initiatives that address new data, risk, and regulatory requirements and are highly visible and strategic within the organization. These initiatives are using technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, HDFS, HBase, Apache Kafka, Docker, AWS, along with in-house-developed technologies, on Windows and Linux operating systems. This role will specifically be using the following languages and technologies: Scala, Redis, AWS, Python, Docker, Git, Apache NiFi.

The Impact: You will be working with multiple time zones, from North America to APCA, and will be fundamental to adding support coverage for internal and external clients.

What’s in it for you: You will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, building commercial products which are at the heart of the business. You will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the software development life cycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and customer support. You will have a development background (mandatory) and an interest in finance (ideal). You will work closely with Agile development teams (your own and others), financial engineers, and product development groups.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will work on the Orchestration team where its responsibilities would include:

• Be an active and collaborative team member as part of an Agile development team of 3-5 people. You will be interacting with several other teams in daily basis.
• Participate in regular backlog grooming, sprint planning, design and code review meetings, pair programming, sprint reviews and retrospectives, and other team activities.
• Take ownership of development tasks, including design, development, code reviews, testing and test automation, and documentation of enhancements for applications and services.
• Produce high-quality work, always following quality standards such as unit testing, integration tests and documented code.
• Be delivery-focused, have a passion for technology, and enjoy offering new ideas and approaches.
• Work with distributed teams in multiple locations worldwide.
• Pitch in wherever needed to deliver a high-quality release to clients on time.
• Specific responsibilities may be adjusted based on your relative strengths and interests.
• Support internal and external clients.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in developing applications using Scala/Java.
• Proficient with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies like Agile, Test-driven development.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully multi-task.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with
  • Hadoop ecosystem.
  • Redis.
  • Kafka.
  • Python.
  • Docker, Git, Linux.
• Experience writing code that is scalable and performant.
• Good background on leveraging cloud technologies (AWS).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
• A bias to action – a willingness to “jump right in” with an emphasis on producing results.
• Highly collaborative – an affinity for solving complex problems through dialogue with team members.
• Curiosity – always seeking the “why’s” and “how’s” in the interest of continuous learning and the mastery of a craft.
• Comfortable with ambiguity – can begin to explore and solve complex problems even when the problem and solution are not well defined.
• Passion for software – enthusiasm for coding and new technologies and their potential to make an impact.
• Innovation – the courage to challenge prevailing assumptions and suggest better ways of doing things.
• Leadership – a tendency to inspire others and rally them towards the achievement of shared goals.
• Client focus - Happy clients are really important to you.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.

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

Diversity, 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.
 

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