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Associate Director - Software Engineering at S&P Global… · New York
Job Description
Associate Director - Software Engineering
Location: New York, NY · Hybrid
Data Engineering - Associate Director Software Engineering
Hybrid New York-Based Role (currently 2 days per week in office)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Associate Director Software Engineering to lead a dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will serve as a player-coach, balancing team leadership and mentorship with hands-on technical contributions. You will oversee the full software development lifecycle, build scalable data solutions and backend services, and collaborate closely with cross-functional Agile teams.
If you have a strong background in data engineering, cloud-based application development, and a passion for emerging technologies including AI and large language models, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Lead, guide, and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
Support the growth and development of team members through coaching, feedback, and technical leadership.
Hands-On Development
Partner with the engineering team to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale applications, data solutions, and backend services.
Contribute to architecture decisions and technical implementations.
Architecture & Integration
Drive the design and implementation of scalable application and data integration solutions.
Support the development of service-oriented and distributed application architectures.
Agile Delivery
Manage projects throughout the full development lifecycle within an Agile environment.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and geographically distributed teams.
Quality & Deployment
Promote engineering best practices, including automated testing, performance optimization, code quality, and continuous delivery processes.
Support modern software deployment and operational excellence initiatives.
Stakeholder Communication
Serve as a bridge between business objectives and technical execution.
Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications
Experience
9+ years of experience building enterprise-scale software solutions.
2+ years of experience leading software engineering teams preferred.
Technical Leadership
Proven ability and willingness to contribute hands-on while managing and mentoring engineers.
Experience leading the design and delivery of scalable applications and data solutions.
Software Engineering
Strong background in backend application development and data processing systems.
Experience building high-performance, scalable services and enterprise applications.
Data & Integration
Experience in data engineering, systems integration, or software development.
Familiarity with relational and non-relational database technologies.
Cloud & Data Platforms
Experience with cloud-based application development and modern data processing environments (GCP, AWS, Azure).
Knowledge of data integration, workflow automation, distributed computing, and scalable data platforms.
APIs & Distributed Systems
Experience designing and consuming APIs.
Familiarity with distributed systems, containerized applications, infrastructure automation, and modern application deployment practices.
DevOps & Quality Practices
Experience with source control systems, CI/CD processes, automated testing, and quality assurance frameworks.
Strong understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD), debugging practices, and performance optimization.
AI & Emerging Technologies
Familiarity with AI concepts, large language models, prompt engineering, and AI application development.
Agile Collaboration
Experience working within Agile software development environments.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
Communication & Leadership
Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Passion for technology and continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
Work Authorization
This position is open to applicants who are currently authorized to work in the United States and will not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Compensation & Benefits
Anticipated base salary range: $131,347 - $170,000, depending on location, experience, and qualifications.
Eligible for participation in an annual incentive plan.
Eligible for company benefits. Additional information can be found at: https://mobilityglobalbenefits.com/ourbenefits
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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