Associate I Software Engineer

Job Title: Associate Software Engineer, OTC Derivatives Data
Location: Remote Canada

Department overview:

OTC Derivatives Data provides consistent and reliable curve and volatility data for over-the-counter derivatives in support of trading, research, valuation and independent price verification. Asset class coverage includes foreign exchange, interest rate and equity derivatives.

Position summary:

Full-stack Java/Clojure developer working within OTC Derivatives Data. You’ll be working closely with our product and data specialists across all asset classes, extending our platform. As well as delivering software of high quality, you’ll work towards the team’s goals of high test-coverage, automated, frequent deployment and regular cycles of code delivery, testing and feedback

Duties & accountabilities: 

• Develop new software and enhance existing software to high-standards.  Adhere to best practices that enhance user experience, usability, scalability, performance and security. 

• Work with business analysts and product specialists on maintenance and improvements to our platform. Provide technical support and guidance to these teams.

• Work with the global OTC Derivatives Data development team on all aspects of the platform (e.g. infrastructure, architecture, all asset classes).    

• Ensuring clear communication on status to all stakeholders including regular progress and updates to your manager, peers and leads.

• Establish a productive working relationship with main product stakeholders for these components;

• Maintain and support the applications, investigating and fixing issues.

• Ensuring support to business queries and fixing any issues to ensure business continuity 

Some of the technologies and platforms you’ll have the opportunity to gain exposure to are: 

• Java 11, Clojure 1.10

• Datomic Database, Dynamo DB

• AWS (S3, Dynamo DB, Fargate, Lambda, EC2, Elasticache)

• Our extensive library of industry standard pricing models

Education & experience: 

• Degree in computer science or numerate discipline, or equivalent background

• 3+ years of experience working on distributed Java platforms and Web Platforms

• Comfortable working with both UNIX/Linux and Windows environments

• Good understanding of agile software development methodology

• Thorough understanding of fundamental software engineering and computer science principles: object-oriented design, structured design, databases, algorithms, data structures, usability, refactoring debugging, agile software development methodology and industry best practices.

• Excellent design and problem solving skills

• Experience providing architectural guidance and mentoring others

• Motivation to acquire/increase knowledge of the financial sector is essential

• An understanding of derivatives is a plus

Required Skill Set:

• Degree in computer science or numerate discipline, or equivalent background

• 3+ years professional experience working on Java platform

• Strong Java 8+ skills or Clojure

• Comfortable working with both UNIX/Linux and Windows environments

• Compensation/Benefits Information:

  S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $58,300 - $199,100. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location.

   

  This role is eligible to receive S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhires.

   

  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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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. 

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.

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