About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):
11

The Team:

Join the S&P Global Ratings team as a Lead UI Developer within the Corporates Analytical Value Stream. Our team develops scalable solutions in collaboration with product development. We emphasize knowledge sharing and collaboration, fostering a unified strategy. Our culture promotes equality and innovation, empowering you to iterate and experiment freely. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to S&P Ratings next-generation analytics platform.

Responsibilities and Impact:

We are seeking an experienced Lead UI Developer with strong expertise in ReactJS, Node.js, and hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices. This role combines frontend leadership with backend development to design, develop, and deploy innovative technology solutions. You will play a key role in driving technical excellence, mentoring team members, and delivering high-quality applications that meet business needs for S&P Global Ratings products.
• Design and develop cutting-edge user interfaces using ReactJS, ensuring responsiveness, accessibility, and exceptional user experiences.
• Build robust server-side applications using Node.js frameworks and Java with Spring Boot for microservices-based architectures.
• Implement scalable and secure microservices solutions, leveraging REST APIs and integrating enterprise-level systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of the FS Design System, including typography, color, iconography, componentry, tools, resources, and documentation to support the system.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability and maintain high standards through code reviews.
• Proactively debug and resolve issues across the stack (frontend UI to backend services), ensuring smooth operation of applications.
• Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows. Implement containerized applications using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes or AWS services (S3, EKS).
• Ensure robust observability using tools like Splunk, ELK Stack, or Jaeger for monitoring distributed systems.
• Mentor junior developers, foster innovation within the team, experiment with new technologies, and present business ideas to stakeholders.
• Actively participate in all scrum ceremonies while following SAFe/Agile best practices.
• Respond to and resolve production issues promptly to ensure smooth operations.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in software development with strong expertise in ReactJS for frontend development and Node.js/Spring frameworks for backend development.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Deep understanding of React, Redux, Micro Frontend (MFE) Architecture, Single Page Applications (SPA), and related frontend technologies such as JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Web Components, HTML5, CSS3, and XML.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for building scalable microservices-based systems.
• Experience designing and integrating with REST APIs, GraphQL, and microservices-based solutions.
• Skilled in writing SQL queries and understanding data models.
• Expertise in test automation (unit and integration tests) with experience using tools like Create React App.
• Proficiency in configuring build scripts using tools like Node.js, npm, and webpack/rollup.
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies such as SAFe/Agile, Test-driven Development (TDD), and teamwork-focused Agile environments with high standards through code reviews.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, containerization tools like Docker, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure for deploying applications.
• Familiarity with observability tools like Splunk or ELK for monitoring distributed systems.
• Proficiency in development environments such as IDEs, web & application servers, Git, Azure DevOps, and other modern development tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solid understanding of software design fundamentals such as data structures and algorithms.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with product and UX teams to translate UI designs into functional solutions while maintaining high accessibility standards.
• Ability to design complex software systems, create technical documentation, and implement solutions effectively.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:
• Domain knowledge in the Financial Industry and Capital Markets.
• Working knowledge of AWS cloud services (EC2, ECS, Load Balancer, Security Group, EMR, Lambda, S3, Glue, etc.).
• Experience in DevOps development and deployment using Docker and containers.

About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings 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 www.spglobal.com/ratings

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

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, 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.

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.

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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: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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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: 313551
Posted On: 2025-03-28
Location: Princeton, New Jersey, United States