Lead Software Engineer

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team

Our team consists of highly collaborative developers who specialize in Well Log and Land data within the energy sector. We value innovation, technical versatility, and continuous improvement, working together to develop and enhance software solutions and manage complex, high-stakes database environments.

The Role & Impact:

We are looking for a T-Shaped Software Engineer: someone who brings deep, expert-level database acumen to the table, but is versatile and eager to contribute across our modern and legacy software stack.

Your immediate high-impact responsibility will be leading and executing critical data cleanup and optimization efforts within Oracle and SQL Server. You will ensure these large-scale modifications are executed with zero downtime and no downstream impacts. However, as a core member of our agile team, you will regularly cross over to assist with backend Python services, trace legacy code logic, and manage cloud deployments.

Responsibilities:

• Data Integrity & Modifications (Primary focus): Develop, audit, and safely execute complex SQL scripts, procedures, and data modifications impacting large swathes of production data with a strict focus on risk mitigation.
• Database Troubleshooting: Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve data-related issues within Oracle and SQL Server environments (with additional support for PostgreSQL databases).
• Full-Stack Collaboration & Growth: Assist the team by picking up backend tasks in Python and frontend features in Angular/TypeScript.
• Legacy System Logic Tracing: Read and follow the logic of legacy codebases (C++, C#.NET, and Java) to trace data flows and ensure seamless database integration with modern applications.
• Cloud & DevOps: Manage application deployment and environment health using AWS services (RDS, S3, EC2) and GitHub CI/CD workflows.

What We’re Looking For:

• Deep Database Acumen (Your Core Strength): Strong, hands-on expertise in Oracle and SQL Server database systems. You must deeply understand database internals, transaction management, and performance tuning. Familiarity with PostgreSQL is a welcome bonus, but we prioritize strong relational database fundamentals and expect a candidate skilled in Oracle and SQL Server to adapt easily.
• Full-Stack Versatility: You are not a siloed DBA. You are a software engineer who is highly adaptable, eager to learn, and capable of jumping into Python backend development or Angular (TypeScript) frontend tasks as team priorities evolve.
• Risk-Aware Execution: Proven experience handling large-scale production data cleanups or migrations where data validation, error handling, and rollback strategies are critical.
• Code Comprehension: Strong ability to read and follow legacy codebases in C++, C#.NET, or Java to trace underlying data flows.
• Software Fundamentals: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, combined with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AWS infrastructure and CI/CD deployment practices.
• Familiarity with GitHub for version control and collaborative workflow management.
• Passion for innovative software development and data integrity within the energy sector.

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.

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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: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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