The Software Application Architect – Content Platforms & Platform Services will play a pivotal role in our strategic transformation from product to platform-centric cloud software engineering. These efforts are occurring within the broader context of major strategic initiatives to extend our market leadership and build next-generation software platforms as we pivot to a platform company. As Director of Architecture, you will work closely with Content Platforms, Platform Services, Product Management, Business Stakeholders and Technology teams on the core of the SPGlobal technologies. Lead architectural design and implementation of next-generation cloud-based content platforms, including Content Creation, Newsletter platforms, Real-time news platforms, and Price Reporting systems as part of S&P Global's strategic transformation to a platform-centric company Partner with Technology, Product Management, and Business Stakeholders to analyze business strategy and translate requirements into scalable, serverless cloud architectures using AWS services Design and build application and technology architecture concepts, creating comprehensive architecture artifacts while establishing project scope, estimates, and deliverable timeframes for business case development Drive modernization of existing platforms through architectural improvements, integration solutions, and optimization of object-oriented software engineering methodologies Lead cross-functional technical activities involving database, networking, development, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration across authentication, content creation, archiving, publishing, and delivery systems Champion enterprise reference architectures and development standards, mentoring teams on best practices while balancing business priorities with technical requirements in a fast-paced, innovative environment