Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications (Associate Director)

As Lead Software Engineer in Fitch Ratings’ Ratings Technology, you will shape mission-critical platforms and guide AI-enabled modernization across analytics workflows. You will partner with product, analytics, and tech teams to accelerate responsible AI adoption while shaping architecture and engineering practices. The role blends hands-on delivery with technical leadership to drive scalable, data-driven solutions that improve analyst experience and decision support. You will influence multiple squads, foster experimentation, and translate ideas into repeatable, high-value engineering outcomes. This is an opportunity to influence technology strategy at a global financial information leader.

• hybrid work options
• premier offices in London, Manchester, or Toronto
• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits
• career growth opportunities
• training and mentorship programs

• Define technical vision and accelerate AI-enabled transformation through robust, scalable full-stack design (Python/React) and architectural decisions
• Lead through influence and mentorship, acting as a trusted technical advisor across product, analytics, and engineering teams
• Champion innovation and responsible AI adoption by evaluating proofs of concept and translating experimentation into scalable engineering practices
• Champion engineering excellence by implementing CI/CD, architecture reviews, and scalable performance solutions
• Shape team direction through strategic technical initiatives spanning multiple teams and promote a culture of curiosity and psychological safety
• Own reliability and manage complex systems in fast-paced Agile environments

• 13+ years of professional software engineering experience building enterprise-grade applications
• Expert-level backend experience with Java and Springboot
• Strong frontend experience with React, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party services
• Solid understanding of OO design, data structures, algorithms, and scalable architectures
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern delivery practices
• AI Fluency – experience or familiarity integrating AI capabilities (LLM APIs such as OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Anthropic) and responsible AI practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams

• mentorship
• collaboration
• problem-solving
• Java
• Springboot
• Python