Cloud and Platforms Engineer

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

S&P Global – Corporate

About the Role: Cloud and Platforms Engineer

The candidate will be responsible for automation using infrastructure as code (IaC), must possess the knowledge on multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP with strong knowledge on machine Image builds of operating systems – Windows & Linux/Unix, and Middleware & Container technology.  Able to provide subject-matter-expertise (SMEs) to the teams on Image Engineering, hardening, deployments and management. Partner with multi-division stakeholders to drive the Image adoption adhere to technical and security hardening requirements set by Information Security team. Additionally, in this role candidate will have responsibilities including design, develop and implementation of Cloud Infrastructure use cases and build SPGI specific app stacks that can be deployed on on-prem (Private cloud) and Public Clouds using various modern platforms and AI & ML.

The Team: The chosen candidate will join the S&P Global Digital Technology Services, specifically in the Product Engineering Team under Global Cloud Services. They will assist in designing and developing automations and software to support DTS multi-cloud solutions through cloud engineering and secure machine image delivery.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Design and develop automation workflows to improve infrastructure automation for Container Images build and distribute.

• Plan, Build and maintain OS Image Build pipelines in AWS, Azure, GCP, VMC and On-prem.

• Create and manage blueprints, templates and configuration in automated machine image engineering and delivery through Image pipeline.

• Develop and maintain IaC scripts in Terraform, Ansible, JavaScript, Python PowerShell or Bash

• Define development guidelines, develop CI/CD pipelines and manage codebase for platforms delivered.

• Work with cross-functional infrastructure teams and business divisions to identify opportunities for automation and develop solutions that meet the needs of the business.

• Troubleshoot issues related to automation workflows, scripts, and cloud infrastructure.

• Continuously evaluate and improve automation solutions to optimize performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.

• Able to contribute SME-level expertise on Kubernetes, container build, distribute and manage lifecycle

• Able to grasp and understand technologies such as middleware – Apache, tomcat, and database binaries such as SQL, Post-gress SQL and Oracle and build images per Information Security guidelines.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such Information Security, Enterprise Shared Services teams for incorporating tools specific requirements in the images.

• Guide & support managed services partner and proactively plan the image development, roadmap, and lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in technology/information management, engineering or related field required

• 5-8 Years of expertise managing AWS services and cloud engineering consuming services via CLI and API within a multi account production environment.

• Working expertise on building, testing and security scanning through automated image-build pipeline

• Extensive experience with infrastructure scripting solutions such as Terraform, PowerShell, Python, Ansible and Image builder tools such as Packer and AWS image builder or the similar image build toolset.

• Familiarity with container orchestration services, especially Kubernetes & its components

• Experience administering and deploying development CI/CD tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, Ansible Tower

• Significant experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, middleware and enterprise database to support build and support image delivery for the company

Additional Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen sense of customer service

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Process-oriented with great documentation skills.

• Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service

• Experience with or knowledge of Agile Software Development methodologies.

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.

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 world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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

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 – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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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: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
US Candidates Only:  The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.  Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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