Lead Data Engineer (AWS Cloud, Python, Distributed Data Processing)

About the Role

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Lead Data Engineer (AWS Cloud, Python, Distributed Data Processing)

The Role

We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer with extensive experience as a hands-on developer to join our fast-paced data engineering organization. This role is critical in building new data products and modernizing existing data platforms.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned data engineer with a strong background in designing, coding, and optimizing large-scale data pipelines, working deeply with Python, distributed data processing frameworks, and SQL across both on-premises and cloud environments. This individual will also provide technical leadership, guiding other engineers through complex data design and implementation challenges.

Responsibilities

Data Engineering & Architecture

Design, build, and maintain scalable, production-grade data pipelines and data products.

Develop and optimize ETL/ELT workflows using Python and distributed data processing technologies.

Implement and evolve data models that support both operational and analytical use cases.

Modernize legacy data platforms, including refactoring and migrating workloads to cloud environments.

Diagnose and resolve complex data issues related to performance, data quality, and pipeline reliability.

Cloud-Based Data Development

Build data solutions using a variety of cloud services for storage, processing, orchestration, and analytics.

Design efficient data processing architectures leveraging distributed computing frameworks.

Optimize data workloads for scalability, performance, and cost efficiency in the cloud.

Write and maintain infrastructure-as-code scripts to provision and manage data platform resources required for pipelines and jobs.

Technical Leadership & Mentoring

Lead by example through hands-on development, technical design, and code ownership.

Participate in and drive code and architecture reviews, ensuring high standards for quality, performance, and maintainability.

Mentor and support data engineers in Python, distributed data processing, SQL, and cloud-based data engineering practices.

Contribute to defining and evolving engineering standards and best practices.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with product managers, data analysts, software engineers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into well-designed data solutions.

Support and evolve the roadmap for data platform modernization and new data product delivery.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

8+ years of experience in data engineering or a closely related technical role.

Strong background as a hands-on developer building data pipelines and data-intensive systems.

Advanced proficiency in Python and distributed data processing, including ETL/ELT development.

Strong expertise in SQL, data modeling, and query optimization.

Deep experience working with relational databases, including performance tuning and data extraction.

Hands-on experience developing data solutions in cloud environments.

Experience writing and maintaining infrastructure-as-code scripts for data platform infrastructure.

Solid understanding of distributed data processing concepts and architectures.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

Experience with modern cloud data warehouses.

Exposure to streaming or near–real-time data processing.

Familiarity with data governance, cataloging, or data quality tooling.

About S&P Global Mobility

At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

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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 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.

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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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