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S&P Global · 4 months ago

Sr. Director, Software Engineering

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$159K/yr - $259K/yr

15+ years exp

S&P Global is a leading provider of credit ratings and analytics. They are seeking a Sr. Director of Software Engineering to lead the software engineering function for product development, overseeing design, development, and delivery of innovative products while managing engineering teams and defining technology strategy.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Implement the overall technical strategy for product development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market demands

Collaborate with product management, design, and other stakeholders to define product roadmaps and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of features

Oversee the development of new product features and enhancements, ensuring that they are scalable, reliable, and meet customer needs

Balance technical priorities with business goals to deliver innovative products while ensuring operational efficiency

Lead and inspire a team of software engineers, architects, and engineering managers, ensuring high performance and professional growth

Cultivate a high-performance culture, emphasizing accountability, innovation, collaboration, and quality

Mentor and guide engineering leadership, providing direction on both technical and operational aspects of product development

Oversee the architecture and design of complex software systems, ensuring robust and scalable solutions

Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the engineering team

Ensure adherence to high coding standards, software quality, and efficient development processes, including continuous integration and deployment practices

Lead the adoption of modern technologies, tools, and frameworks that improve software performance, scalability, and maintainability

Partner with product management, UX/UI design, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to align on product vision, goals, and deliverables

Serve as the primary technical liaison between engineering, senior leadership, and other departments, ensuring clear communication and alignment on priorities

Manage and resolve dependencies across teams, ensuring smooth and efficient project execution

Identify and mitigate technical risks and obstacles, ensuring that the product development pipeline runs smoothly and efficiently

Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress of product development initiatives, ensuring milestones are met

Ensure the security, performance, and scalability of products through proactive monitoring and improvements

Establish and maintain development processes, methodologies, and best practices that ensure high-quality product delivery and operational efficiency

Qualification

Software engineering leadershipSoftware development lifecycleSoftware architecture designAgile methodologiesJavaPythonCloud platformsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role and managing engineering teams

Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and engage teams across multiple disciplines

Proven track record of leading and scaling engineering teams in a product-focused environment

Extensive experience in software development lifecycle management, from product conception through deployment and iteration

Strong technical background with hands-on experience in modern software development technologies (e.g., Java, Python, microservices, cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, etc.)

Experience in managing large-scale, complex product development efforts and ensuring cross-functional team alignment

Expertise in software architecture and system design, with an ability to lead and influence technical decision-making

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience implementing Agile practices in a fast-paced environment

Ability to balance short-term tactical needs with long-term strategic goals

Acts as the primary interface with senior leaders, stakeholders, and executives, driving consensus across competing objectives

Manages multiple stakeholders, complex projects, and large cross-product collaborations

Influences peer leaders and senior stakeholders across the business, product, and technology teams

Acts as primary interface with senior leaders, stakeholders, and executives, driving consensus across competing objectives

Manages multiple stakeholders, complex projects, and large cross-product collaborations

Influences peer leaders and senior stakeholders across the business, product, and technology teams

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

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.