Global Head Of Index Build Technology Portfolio

GOCal

Base: $220,656 to $375,000; bonus/equity: annual i...
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15+ years software engineering experience
7+ years senior leadership capacity
Low-latency high-throughput distributed systems
** GOCal is seeking a Global Head of Index Build Technology Portfolio to lead the modernization of its technology platform for S&P Dow Jones Indices. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in software engineering and leadership, focusing on developing a scalable and resilient index lifecycle platform. **

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for re-imagining and rebuilding the entire technology platform that powers the S&P Dow Jones Indices business from research to global launch.
  • The successful candidate will lead a greenfield re-design of the end-to-end index lifecycle using modern cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes and serverless functions.
  • Candidates must have a proven track record of leading complex multi-year platform modernization initiatives while fostering a culture of engineering excellence.

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** GOCal is seeking a Global Head of Index Build Technology Portfolio to lead the modernization of its technology platform for S&P Dow Jones Indices. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in software engineering and leadership, focusing on developing a scalable and resilient index lifecycle platform. **

Salary

Base: $220,656 to $375,000; Bonus/Equity: Annual incentive plan eligible; Benefits: Health care, flexible downtime, continuous learning, retirement planning

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years software engineering experience
  • 7+ years senior leadership capacity
  • Low-latency high-throughput distributed systems
  • Cloud architecture AWS or Google Cloud Platform
  • Kubernetes serverless streaming data technologies
  • SRE principles and operational observability

Nice-to-have

  • High-frequency trading or quantitative finance background
  • Large-scale index construction experience
  • Mentoring exceptional engineering talent
  • Deep technical discussions with executive stakeholders
  • Product mindset driving tangible business outcomes

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years in software engineering
  • 7+ years in senior leadership roles
  • Experience with low-latency distributed systems
  • Direct experience in HFT or market data distribution preferred

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