S&P Global
Financial Services
Director,ApplicationArchitecture,ContentPlatforms
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“Director, Application Architecture, Content Platforms at S&P Global. Skills: Application Architecture, Cloud-native architectures, AWS services, Microservices architectures. Lead architectural design and implementation of next-generation cloud-based content platforms. Partner with Technology, Product Management, and Business Stakeholders to analyze business strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve strategic transformation from product to platform-centric cloud software engineering; Extend market leadership; Build next-generation software platforms; Pivot to a platform company; Ensure seamless integration across authentication, content creation, archiving, publishing, and delivery systems; Achieve shared goals
Industry & Context.
Analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to architect scalable solutions that meet both current and future business requirements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience in software architecture and development, 12+ years of overall software development experience, 3+ years in high-level architecture design and implementation, Expert-level proficiency in a Java based or open-source ecosystem, Experience in building enterprise-scale applications, Microservices architectures, Designing and implementing cloud-native architectures using AWS services, Background in database technologies, including both relational and NoSQL database solutions for enterprise applications, Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, CI/CD platforms for automated deployment and integration, Experience with big data processing frameworks, Distributed computing technologies, Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Ability to architect scalable solutions
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field, Experience with advanced AWS services such as EKS, ECS, Step Functions, or serverless architectures for complex enterprise solutions, Background in financial services, capital markets, commodity markets, or regulatory technology with an understanding of industry-specific requirements and compliance standards, Experience leading technical teams or mentoring senior developers in architecture best practices and design patterns
What You'll Do.
Lead architectural design and implementation of next-generation cloud-based content platforms
Partner with Technology
and Business Stakeholders to analyze business strategy
Translate requirements into scalable
serverless cloud architectures using AWS services
Design and build application and technology architecture concepts
Create comprehensive architecture artifacts
Establish project scope
and deliverable timeframes
Drive modernization of existing platforms through architectural improvements
Lead cross-functional technical activities involving database
Champion enterprise reference architectures and development standards
Mentor teams on best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product management, business stakeholders, and development teams in an Agile environment; Partner with Technology, Product Management, and Business Stakeholders; Lead cross-functional technical activities involving database, networking, development, and operations teams
Process & Methodology
Establish project scope, Estimates, Deliverable timeframes for business case development
Full Job Description
# **About the Role:** **Grade Level (for internal use):** 13 **About the Role:** **The Team:** The Software Application Architect – Content Platforms & Platform Services will play a pivotal role in our strategic transformation from product to platform-centric cloud software engineering. These efforts are occurring within the broader context of major strategic initiatives to extend our market leadership and build next-generation software platforms as we pivot to a platform company. **Responsibilities and Impact:** As Director of Architecture, you will work closely with Content Platforms, Platform Services, Product Management, Business Stakeholders and Technology teams on the core of the SPGlobal technologies. * Lead architectural design and implementation of next-generation cloud-based content platforms, including Content Creation, Newsletter platforms, Real-time news platforms, and Price Reporting systems as part of S&P Global's strategic transformation to a platform-centric company * Partner with Technology, Product Management, and Business Stakeholders to analyze business strategy and translate requirements into scalable, serverless cloud architectures using AWS services * Design and build application and technology architecture concepts, creating comprehensive architecture artifacts while establishing project scope, estimates, and deliverable timeframes for business case development * Drive modernization of existing platforms through architectural improvements, integration solutions, and optimization of object-oriented software engineering methodologies * Lead cross-functional technical activities involving database, networking, development, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration across authentication, content creation, archiving, publishing, and delivery systems * Champion enterprise reference architectures and development standards, mentoring teams on best practices while balancing business priorities with technical requirements in a fast-paced, in
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