Product Operations Specialist - API

Centurion, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Description:About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use): 10The Team: The Enterprise Data Organization (EDO) provides Data & Distribution services to data producers within S&P Global. Our team values innovation and collaboration, striving to optimize data operations and distribution processes to meet the evolving needs of our business partners.Responsibilities and Impact:

Design and implement customized file configurations tailored to client needs.
Provide expert technical troubleshooting and problem-solving for API integrations.
Deliver technical consultancy to facilitate smooth API integration processes, and data sharing into warehouse solutions, including Snowflake, GCP BigQuery and Databricks.
Lead client migration projects from legacy systems to our Data Delivery platform.
Champion process optimization and automation to enhance efficiency.
Manage monthly KPI reporting, generating insights from operational metrics to drive performance improvements.
Identify and specify application issues, collaborating with Product & Development teams for improvements.
Engage proactively with senior clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
Facilitate the Agile process for prioritization, coordination, and planning within the team.

What We're Looking For:Basic Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
3+ years of proven experience in API integration and programming skills, such like: Python, Java or others
Strong problem-solving skills with a technical troubleshooting background.
Excellent communication skills for effective client and stakeholder engagement.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of data warehouse solutions, such like: Snowflake, GCP BigQuery and Databricks.
Experience with operational tooling and automation techniques.
Proficient understanding of software systems and enterprise application development.
Experience in AzureDevOps, Splunk, Salesforce, MS Excel, and PowerBI.
Ability to generate insights from operational metrics and drive performance improvements.

Why Join Us? As a pivotal member of the Product Operations team, you will be instrumental in enhancing and expanding our distribution services. You will collaborate across Data Delivery and Product agile teams to ensure a superior customer experience through seamless onboarding processes. You will collaborate with global teams to translate customer requirements into precise delivery outputs for our extensive customer base. If you have a keen eye for data distribution and thrive in collaborative environments, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dynamic team.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, PartnershipAt 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: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.Recruitment Fraud Alert:If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to . S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity .Equal Opportunity EmployerS&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: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision -202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)Job ID: 317659
Posted On: 2025-08-20
Location: Centurion, South Africa

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