LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER at S&P Global in Hyderabad, Telangana, India

LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 11 S&P Global is seeking a Lead, Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience to build and enhance modern, high-performing applications using a latest-generation tech stack. You will work on dynamic, fast-paced projects, collaborating with product, QA, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cloud-ready solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using .NET Core, C#. Build responsive, modular migration features using oDATA API. Own end-to-end delivery: requirements analysis, development, code reviews, unit testing, deployment, and production support. Design and optimize database models, queries, indexes, and stored procedures to ensure performance and reliability. Build and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS, applying best practices for scalability, cost, and security. Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and automate deployments in collaboration with DevOps. Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive preventive improvements. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards, reusable components, and architectural decisions. What We're Looking For: Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field (or equivalent practical experience). 8+ years of professional software development experience. Strong hands-on experience with .NET Core (C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, Microservices preferred). Strong hands-on experience building backend applications with using API's like oDATA API Solid understanding of databases and data modelling (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle or equivalent). Hands-on experience with AWS (e.g., compute, storage, networking, monitoring; services as applicable to the team). Strong knowledge of REST APIs, authentication/authorization, and secure coding practices. Experience with version control (Git) and agile development practices (Scrum/Kanban). Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across multiple parallel initiatives. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience with Agentic AI workflow like Github Copilot or WindSurf Exposure to performance engineering, observability, and monitoring tools. What You’ll Work With (Typical Tech Stack) Backend: .NET / ASP.NET Core, REST APIs, microservices Frontend: Angular, React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS Cloud: AWS Data: SQL/relational databases, query optimization, indexing DevOps: CI/CD, GitHub Actions, automated testing, monitoring/logging 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: If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here. ----------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------- 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) Additional Locations: Hyderabad, Telangana