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# Lead, Application Development

- **Company:** Sp Global, Inc.
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $171,990.0 - $206,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Aspect-Oriented Programming, Apache Tomcat, Server Applications, Software Applications, Application Performance Management, Computer Engineering, Hibernate (Java), Issue Tracking Systems, Java Database Connectivity, Java Persistence API, Machine Learning, Model View Controller (MVC), Oracle Databases, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Feature Engineering, Inversion of Control, Database Optimization, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://spgi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SPGI_Careers/job/US---NC---RALEIGH-421-FAYETTEVILLE-STREET/Lead--Application-Development_332287-2

## About the Role

Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Applied Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related IT field, plus five (5) years of experience in application development, software development, or a related occupation. Five (5) years of experience must include: Core Java, Spring Inversion of Control (IOC) framework, Spring Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP), Spring Java Persistence API (JPA), Spring Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) Template, and Spring Model-View-Controller (MVC); Hibernate, Tomcat Application server, Oracle database, REST Web services, and Kafka messaging; Database performance tuning and SQL query optimization; End-to-end application design and development.

## Description

Job Duties: S&P Global Market Intelligence Inc. seeks a Lead, Application Development in Raleigh, NC to create technical designs, develop high-performing software applications, and ensure quality through a robust testing process. Design and implement scalable search solutions. Develop, implement, and apply Machine Learning algorithms, including Learning to Rank (LTR) algorithms, to improve search functionality within our platform. Design and train ranking models using synthetic and real user click data. Design, develop, test, and implement Agentic search and Generative AI capabilities to improve the search functionality of the platform, incorporating new technologies to provide future enhancements. Perform feature engineering, including vector similarity, recency, and entity-based features. Automate deployment workflows using CI/CD pipelines. Monitor application performance and issue tracking. Diagnose and resolve production issues and ensure timely incident resolution to maintain system
stability., 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.