Lead Software Engineer Full-Stack Applications Ratings Technology

As one of the worlds top three credit ratings agencies Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing credit analysis ratings research and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools methodologies indices research and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Join our fastgrowing Toronto innovation hub where were building productiongrade AI to reshape global credit decisions. Here you wont just ship featuresyoull help reinvent an industry using decadesdeep proprietary data and a modern tech stack free from heavy legacy. Backed by full enterprise support youll build reliable explainable intelligence at real scale within a collaborative outcomedriven community. If youre looking for purposeful work constant learning and a place where your impact and growth acceleratethis is where youll thrive.

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Fitch Ratings is seeking aLead Software Engineer to join our global Ratings Technology team in Toronto. This is your opportunity to not just build mission-critical applications but to shape the future direction of technology that powers how a world-leading credit ratings agency delivers insights. Your leadership architectural decisions and vision will directly impact analysts executives and decision-makers who shape global financial markets.

Youll work closely with our talented engineering teams supporting Ratings workflow and analytical applications influencing both technical architecture and organizational direction. Were looking for a seasoned technologist who thrives on challenging assumptions experimenting with emerging technologies (especially AI) and pushing boundariesnot an MLE or AI specialist but a full-stack engineer whos curious unafraid to question the status quo and excited to explore how AI can transform analytical workflows. This is a critical leadership role for an organization expanding rapidly and building for the future offering tremendous upward potential for the right visionary.

What We Offer:

• Strategic leadership with organizational impact Shape technical architecture and product direction for applications used by analysts worldwide with high visibility to senior leadership and the ability to influence technology strategy across Ratings Technology
• Innovation-first culture and experimentation Permission to challenge established patterns explore emerging technologies including AI and drive proof-of-concepts with access to cutting-edge tools and a community that celebrates curiosity and bold thinking
• Continuous learning and career growth Training certifications conferences mentorship opportunities and clear paths to principal/architect/leadership tracks as you establish yourself as a thought leader
• Flexibility and world-class environment Work from premier offices in London Manchester or Toronto with hybrid flexibility competitive compensation reflecting your seniority comprehensive benefits and a culture that values both innovation and work-life harmony

Well Count on You To:

• Define technical vision and architect game-changing solutions Design robust scalable full-stack applications using Java/Springboot and REACT drive architectural decisions establish technical standards and lead exploration of AI/ML integration opportunities that transform workflows
• Lead through influence and mentorship Partner with product managers analysts and senior stakeholders as a trusted technical advisor mentor engineers across teams facilitate technical discussions and foster a culture of experimentation learning and psychological safety
• Challenge the status quo and drive innovation Question existing approaches champion better solutions even when uncomfortable experiment with emerging technologies create proofs-of-concept and push the organization toward whats possible rather than whats comfortable
• Champion engineering excellence and quality Implement CI/CD pipelines conduct architecture reviews solve complex performance and scalability challenges establish best practices that scale across teams and balance innovation with pragmatic delivery
• Shape organizational and team direction Influence team processes lead strategic technical initiatives spanning multiple teams bring fresh perspectives while respecting institutional knowledge and model the curiosity humility and boldness needed across the organization
• Own reliability and navigate complexity Provide expert troubleshooting for sophisticated issues maintain system performance at scale balance multiple strategic priorities and deliver excellence in fast-paced Agile environments

What You Need to Have:

• Deep full-stack engineering expertise 15 years of hands-on experience building enterprise applications with expert-level proficiency in Java Springboot REACT and modern web technologies in production environments
• Architectural mastery and technical depth Proven track record of designing maintainable scalable systems; deep understanding of software architecture design patterns data structures algorithms and the ability to make architectural decisions and live with their consequences
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Leadership and influence History of mentoring engineers driving technical decisions through influence leading complex initiatives and elevating team capabilities
• Visionary problem-solving and growth mindset Exceptional analytical abilities demonstrated curiosity about emerging technologies track record of experimentation and learning from failures comfort with ambiguity and ability to bring your whole self while remaining open to others perspectives
• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills Proven success with cross-functional teams ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and emotional intelligence to navigate organizational dynamics

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Modern engineering practices and DevOps prowess Deep experience with Docker Kubernetes/EKS GitHub sophisticated CI/CD pipelines and hands-on cloud expertise (AWS/Azure) with microservices and cloud-native architecture
• AI curiosity and exploration mindset Genuine interest in how AI/ML generative AI or intelligent automation could transform workflows; experience experimenting with new technologies and evaluating practical applications; comfort with emerging technology ambiguity
• Leadership trajectory Experience in principal engineer tech lead or architect roles; history of contributing to technical strategy or organizational direction; thought leadership through talks writing or community involvement
• Financial services domain expertise Experience with analytical workflows regulatory processes financial products credit ratings or understanding of how technology enables better decision-making
• Agile mastery and change agent experience Track record of establishing practices challenging established patterns constructively and creating space for teams to innovate and take calculated risks

If you are a seasoned technologist with a passion for innovation a desire to shape organizational direction and the courage to question the status quo we would love to hear from you!

Why Fitch

At Fitch Group the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

About Fitch Group

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings Fitch Solutions Fitch Learning.

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Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective timely independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitchs credibility and reputation our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you or your immediate family have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status and other statuses protected by law.

FOR TORONTO ROLES ONLY:Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 180000 CAD and 230000 CAD. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education training experience past performance and other job-related pay is one part of Fitchs total compensation package which depending on the position may also include commission earnings discretionary bonuses long-term incentives and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

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