About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

Company Name: S&P Global Market Intelligence Inc.

Job Title: Lead, Application Development

Location: 421 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 (Hybrid work schedule. On days not in office, telecommuting permitted within normal commuting distance of Raleigh, NC office)

 

Job Duties: S&P Global Market Intelligence Inc. seeks a Lead, Application Development in Raleigh, NC to create technical designs, develop high-performing software applications, and ensure quality through a robust testing process. Design and implement scalable search solutions. Develop, implement, and apply Machine Learning algorithms, including Learning to Rank (LTR) algorithms, to improve search functionality within our platform. Design and train ranking models using synthetic and real user click data. Design, develop, test, and implement Agentic search and Generative AI capabilities to improve the search functionality of the platform, incorporating new technologies to provide future enhancements. Perform feature engineering, including vector similarity, recency, and entity-based features. Automate deployment workflows using CI/CD pipelines. Monitor application performance and issue tracking. Diagnose and resolve production issues and ensure timely incident resolution to maintain system stability.

 

Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related IT field, plus five (5) years of experience in application development, software development, or a related occupation. Five (5) years of experience must include: Core Java, Spring Inversion of Control (IOC) framework, Spring Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP), Spring Java Persistence API (JPA), Spring Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) Template, and Spring Model-View-Controller (MVC); Hibernate, Tomcat Application server, Oracle database, REST Web services, and Kafka messaging; Database performance tuning and SQL query optimization; End-to-end application design and development.

 

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $171,990 to $206,350. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses & certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. S&P Global Market Intelligence Inc. is part of S&P Global and this role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please see: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us.

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 Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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

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.

Recruitment Fraud Alert:

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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: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

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