Associate Director, Platform Engineering

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

The Team:

The CESS (Cloud Engineering & Shared Services) Observability team is a technology team who focuses and specializes in providing the Latest and most cutting-edge Observability solution to the different divisions of the company. We focus on Open Source Solution and its deployment as Code.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Drive observability strategy and implementation including monitoring, logging, and performance optimization for complex distributed systems
• Deep understanding of AI technologies and its working, to enable end to end observability of such systems and build governance around their upkeep, costing and management
• Ability to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and other DevOps tools/technologies to standardize infrastructure deployment, application installation, and consumer-specific customization.
• Lead the design and architecture of scalable observability solutions that support AI/ML workloads and LLM implementations across enterprise systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions and platform capabilities
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on architectural best practices, system design principles, and emerging AI technologies
• Lead platform modernization initiatives for Observability and AI governance, containerization, and implementation of DevOps practices to improve system reliability and deployment velocity

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field with 10+ years of experience in platform engineering, systems architecture, or related roles
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems with expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Strong background in AI/ML infrastructure and LLM technologies including experience with model deployment, training pipelines, and inference optimization
• Expertise in observability and monitoring solutions such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or DataDog for complex distributed environments
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift with experience in production deployments
• Strong leadership and communication skills with demonstrated ability to mentor technical teams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.

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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