Sr. Information Architect - Ratings Data Technology Lead (Hybrid) - S&P Global : Job Details

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

The Team:

You will be a senior contributor and part of the Ratings Technology Information Architecture organization. This team has a broad knowledge of the Ratings organization's critical data domains, technology stacks, and architectural patterns, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration that results in a unified strategy. All team members provide leadership, innovation, timely delivery, and the ability to articulate business value. Be a part of a unique opportunity to build and evolve S&P Ratings global enterprise data strategy.

Responsibilities and Impact:

The Information Architecture team designs and supports the systems used to distribute high-quality market intelligence in the form of credit ratings, research, and thought leadership. It also comprises a series of carefully curated enterprise data stores, data services, data analytics, and BI products that collectively support the global ratings business to create and publish world-class ratings, research, and related content across more than 90 global economies.

• Support and foster a quality-first, agile culture built on partnership, trust, and sharing to provide input on architecture, design, and code.
• Provide technical expertise in database design and implementation, services, master data management, data modeling, data quality, data governance, data access, and data integration.
• Gather requirements and translate them into actionable IT deliverables (e.g., Domain Model, Reference Architecture, Solution Architecture, Data Flow, Context Diagram, Conceptual/Logical/Physical Data Model, and API Interfaces).
• Be a proponent and practitioner of domain-driven design principles, including the design and implementation of domain models.
• Work on issues of diverse scope where analysis of data design requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current industry technology trends.
• Make well-reasoned design decisions and trade-offs and articulate the same to other teams and peers.

Compensation/Benefits Information:

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $89,000 to $150,000, based on geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. This role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• 7+ years of Information Technology experience.
• 5+ years of expert knowledge in database technologies like Oracle, NoSQL, and data modeling tools like Erwin/Power Designer.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience contributing to data/application architecture & designs, proven software/enterprise integration design patterns, and full-stack knowledge including modern distributed front-end and back-end technology stacks.
• Extensive data modeling experience with ELT development frameworks and integration technologies such as Databricks, Apache/Pi, and large-scale data analytics tools using Python and Scala.
• Experience in domain-driven design principles and related activities like event storming and creating domain models.
• Ability to prioritize and manage work to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical thinking, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with a strong ability to influence both IT and business partners.
• Financial services industry experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in metadata management and MDM tools like Collibra.
• Expert in cloud-based development methodologies and state-of-the-art design patterns.
• Experience with building and supporting solutions in the cloud, including a strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, design patterns, and best practices.
• Up-to-date and knowledgeable in technology and industry trends with the ability to develop and present substantive technical recommendations to senior management.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply and will actively support your return to the workplace.

About S&P Global Ratings:

At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction.

What's In It For You?

Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership.

Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. Our benefits include health care coverage, generous time off, continuous learning resources, competitive pay, retirement planning, and family-friendly perks.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation.

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.