layiq

/la·yiq/adjective

worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

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Software Engineering Lead at S&P Global | LAYIQ

Design and develop high-performance calculation engines and services for fixed income indices, processing large-scale financial data efficiently.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable, reliable solutions supporting critical business operations and client needs.
Drive technical excellence through code reviews, architecture discussions, and establishing best practices for system reliability and maintainability.
Work within Agile development cycles to deliver features that enhance our fixed income technology platform, aligning with industry standards.
Mentor junior developers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing within the team.
Lead initiatives to modernize existing systems and adopt new technologies to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Architect and oversee calculation engines and analytics services, balancing latency, throughput, cost, and accuracy.
Implement end-to-end data lineage, reconciliation, anomaly detection, reproducibility, auditability, and version control across analytics models and data inputs/outputs.
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and quantitative developers, setting clear expectations for technical quality and rigor.
AI Integration: Design, develop, and deploy AI-driven solutions and machine learning models to enhance financial data processing, anomaly detection, data reconciliation, and advanced analytics.
Independent Execution: Operate with a high degree of autonomy, quickly ramping up on complex financial domains and new technologies to drive the platform build-out with minimal oversight.
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to Canadian Candidates):
S&P Global states that the anticipated range of compensation for this position is 93,000 CAD to 150,000 CAD. Final compensation for this role will be based on the individual’s performance, geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications.
In accordance with Ontario's new regulations effective January 1, 2026, this job posting provides information on expected compensation. S&P Global will not be utilizing artificial intelligence in our hiring process.
Additionally, we are committed to transparency and will inform all interviewed candidates of hiring decisions within 45 days of their interview. This posting is for an existing vacancy, and we encourage you to reach out for further information regarding our hiring practices or any questions you may have. Thank you for considering a career with us!

Basic Required Qualifications: 10+ years of software development experience with Enterprise Java Development : Java 17/21 or equivalent JVM languages (such as Kotlin, Scala), including concurrency, JVM tuning, and memory management
Enterprise Framework Experience : Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security) or comparable enterprise frameworks such as Quarkus, Micronaut, or Jakarta EE
Distributed Systems Architecture : Microservices design patterns, RESTful API development, and experience with message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache Pulsar, or Amazon SQS
AI Engineering: hands-on experience building, deploying, and integrating AI/ML models, generative AI, or AI-driven analytics into enterprise software platforms
Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Extensive experience with SQL and NoSQL database technologies, including but not limited to PostgreSQL, document databases like MongoDB, and distributed databases such as Cassandra.
Proven expertise in fixed income system design and analytics.
Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and product development lifecycle.
Cloud Expertise: Deep, hands-on proficiency with AWS for building scalable, distributed systems and microservices architectures.
Autonomy & Agility: Demonstrated ability to work independently, learn complex new systems rapidly, and successfully lead greenfield platform buildouts.
Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience in financial services, especially fixed income securities, indices, or calculation engines.
Experience with Python or other scripting languages for data processing and automation.
Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker, orchestration platforms like Kubernetes, or enterprise container platforms including OpenShift.
Experience with CI/CD platforms and DevOps practices using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
Familiarity with performance optimization and high-frequency data processing systems.
Experience with AI-augmented software engineering practices and AI coding assistants.

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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