Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use) :

The Team : The Infrastructure team is a global team split across the US, Canada and the UK. The team is responsible for building and maintaining platforms used by Index Management teams to calculate and rebalance our high profile indices.

The Impact : You will be responsible for the development and expansion of platforms which calculate and rebalance indices for S&P Dow Jones Indices.

This will ensure that relevant teams have continuous access to up to date benchmarks and indices.

What’s in it for you :

In this role, you will be a key player in the Infrastructure Engineering team where you will manage the automation of systems administration in the AWS Cloud environment used for running index applications.

You will build solutions to automate resource provisioning and administration of infrastructure in AWS Cloud for our index applications.

There will also be a smaller element of L3 support for Developers when they have more complex queries to address.

Responsibilities :

• Create DevOps pipelines to deliver Infrastructure as Code.
• Build workflows to create immutable Infrastructure in AWS.
• Develop automation for provisioning compute instances and storage.
• Build AMI images using Packer.
• Develop Ansible playbooks and automate execution of routine Linux scripts.
• Provision resources in AWS using Cloud Formation Templates.
• Deploy immutable infrastructure in AWS using Terraform.
• Orchestrate container deployment using Docker & Kubernetes
• Configure Security Groups, Roles & IAM Policy in AWS.
• Monitor infrastructure and develop utilization reports.
• Implementing and maintaining version control systems, configuration management tools, and other DevOps-related technologies.
• Designing and implementing automation tools and frameworks for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.
• Develop and write scripts for pipeline automation using relevant scripting languages like Groovy, YAML.
• Configure continuous delivery workflows for various environments , development, staging, production.
• Use Jenkins to create pipelines, which are groups of events or jobs that are interlinked with one another in a sequence.
• Evaluate new AWS services and solutions.
• Integrate application build & deployments scripts with Jenkins.
• Troubleshoot Production issues.
• Effectively interact with global customers, business users and IT employees

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering or equivalent qualification is preferred or relevant equivalent work experience
• RedHat Linux & AWS Certifications preferred.
• Strong experience in Infrastructure Engineering and automation.
• Very good experience in AWS Cloud systems administration.
• Experience in developing Ansible scripts and Jenkins integration.
• Expertise using DevOps tools (Jenkins, Terraform, Packer, Ansible, GitHub, Artifactory)
• Expertise in the different automation tools used to develop CI / CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in Jenkins and Groovy for creating dynamic and responsive CI / CD pipelines
• Good experience in RedHat Linux scripting
• First class communication skills written, verbal and presenting

Preferred Qualifications :

• Candidates should have a minimum of 10+ years industry experience in cloud and Infrastructure.
• Administer Redhat Linux Operating Systems
• Deploy OS patches & perform upgrades
• Configure filesystems & allocate storage
• Develop Unix scripts
• Develop scripts for automation of infrastructure provisioning.
• Monitor infrastructure and develop utilization reports
• Evaluate new AWS services and solutions
• Experience working with customers to diagnose a problem, and work toward resolution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of various Load Balancers in a large data center environment

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices

At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum.

By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction.

We’re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®.

More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE : SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.

With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

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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.

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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.