Senior Data Engineer

 
About the Role: 
Grade Level (for internal use):
10The TeamAs a member of the EDO, Collection Platforms & AI Cognitive Engineering team, you will design, build, and optimize enterprisescale data extraction, automation, and ML model deployment pipelines that power data sourcing and information retrieval solutions for S&P Global. You will help define architecture standards, mentor junior engineers, and champion best practices in an AWS-based ecosystem. Youll lead by example in a highly engaging, global environment that values thoughtful risk-taking and self-initiative.
Whats in it for you:

Drive solutions at enterprise scale within a global organization

Collaborate with and coach a hands-on, technically strong team (including junior and mid-level engineers)

Solve high-complexity, high-impact problems from end to end

Shape the future of our data platform-build, test, deploy, and maintain production-ready pipelines

Responsibilities:

Architect, develop, and operate robust data extraction and automation pipelines in production

Integrate, deploy, and scale ML models within those pipelines (real-time inference and batch scoring)

Lead full lifecycle delivery of complex data projects, including:

Designing cloud-native ETL/ELT and ML deployment architectures on AWS (EKS/ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS/DynamoDB)

Implementing and maintaining DataOps processes with Celery/Redis task queues, Airflow orchestration, and Terraform IaC

Establishing and enforcing CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps (build, test, deploy, rollback) with automated quality gates

Writing and maintaining comprehensive test suites (unit, integration, load) using pytest and coverage tools

Optimize data quality, reliability, and performance through monitoring, alerting (CloudWatch, Prometheus/Grafana), and automated remediation

Define-and continuously improve-platform standards, coding guidelines, and operational runbooks

Conduct code reviews, pair programming sessions, and provide technical mentorship

Partner with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions, meet SLAs, and ensure smooth hand-offs

Technical :

4-8 years' hands-on experience in data engineering, with proven track record on critical projects

Expert in Python for building extraction libraries, RESTful APIs, and automation scripts

Deep AWS expertiseEKS/ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS/DynamoDB, IAM, CloudWatch, and Terraform

Containerization and orchestrationDocker (mandatory) and Kubernetes (advanced)

Proficient with task queues and orchestration frameworksCelery, Redis, Airflow

Demonstrable experience deploying ML models at scale (SageMaker, ECS/Lambda endpoints)

Strong CI/CD background on Azure DevOps; skilled in pipeline authoring, testing, and rollback strategies

Advanced testing practicesunit, integration, and load testing; high coverage enforcement

Solid SQL and NoSQL database skills (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and data modeling expertise

Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

Excellent debugging, performance-tuning, and automation capabilities

Openness to evaluate and adopt emerging tools, languages, and frameworks

Good to have:

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Prior contributions to open-source projects, GitHub repos, or technical publications

Experience with infrastructure as code beyond Terraform (e.g., CloudFormation, Pulumi)

Familiarity with GenAI model integration (calling LLM or embedding APIs)

Whats In It For
You
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technologythe 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:
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 cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.

Health & WellnessHealth care coverage designed for the mind and body.

Continuous LearningAccess a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

Invest in Your FutureSecure 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 PerksIts 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 BasicsFrom retail discounts to referral incentive awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visithttps://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
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