Senior Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications AI Innovation Teams

Senior Software Engineer Full-Stack Applications - AI Innovation Teams

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.

Want to learn more about our Toronto Innovation Hub Visit: Ratings is seeking aSenior Software Engineerto join our new AI Innovation teams in Torontowhere were building the AI-powered platforms and applications that will transform financial analysis. This isnt about maintaining legacy systems or making incremental improvements. This is aboutleading the developmentof what comes next: intelligent applications full-stack platforms that seamlessly integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities and user experiences that will fundamentally change how Ratings analysts work and how Fitch delivers insights to global financial markets.

Were at a defining moment. Fitch is making a major strategic bet on AI investing heavily in Toronto as our innovation center and were building teams that combine exceptional full-stack engineers with world-class ML engineers. As aSenior Software Engineer youllown critical componentsof the applications and infrastructure that bring breakthrough AI to lifedriving technical decisions architecting scalable solutions implementing backend services and creating the integrations that make sophisticated ML models accessible and useful. Youre joining at the perfect time tomake significant technical impactwhileshaping the directionof transformative AI-powered platforms.

We needexperienced full-stack engineerswho understand AIs potential and canlead technical initiativesnot AI specialists but seasoned technologists who canarchitect solutionsthat leverage generative AI intelligent automation and ML to transform workflows. If youre energized by lets architect this the right way and push whats possible rather than this is how weve always done it this is ahigh-impact rolewhere youll work alongside talented ML engineersmentor engineers anddrive technical excellencein one of the most exciting areas of technology today.

What We Offer:

• Lead transformative full-stack applications with AI at the core Drive architecture and implementation of net-new applications using Java/Springboot Python and REACT that integrate cutting-edge generative AI and ML capabilities; own technical decisions that enable elegant user experiences and bring intelligent automation to life
• Shape technical direction at the intersection of full-stack engineering and AI Partner directly with ML engineers building breakthrough AI systems; influence architectural decisions; establish patterns for AI integration;mentor engineerswhile deepening your expertise in AI-powered applications that will define the next generation of financial technology
• Greenfield innovation with enterprise backing and ownershipLead technical initiativesbuilding net-new platforms from scratch withownership of architectural decisions modern frameworks and cutting-edge technologiesbacked by the resources compute power and organizational support that enable you to focus on building breakthrough solutions
• Toronto as Fitchs AI innovation hub Be part of our strategic investment in Toronto as a center of excellence for AI-driven innovation; work in one of North Americas most vibrant tech ecosystems alongside talented full-stack and ML engineers;establish yourself as a technical leaderin this growing innovation center
• Strategic impact and high visibilityOwn production applicationsthat analysts and financial professionals use daily; see your architectural decisions directly enable sophisticated AI capabilities;drive systems that changehow global financial markets operate; gain visibility throughtechnical leadershipand meaningful contributions
• Technical leadership and influenceDrive engineering best practicesmentor team members participate in architectural reviews and grow toward principal/architect/leadership tracks; opportunity to establish yourself as athought leaderin AI-powered applications with influence across teams
• Innovation-first culture with technical ownershipDrive experimentationwith emerging technologies andshape technical direction; work with talented engineers who celebrate curiosity embrace experimentation and value yourtechnical perspective and experience; environment where yourleadership matters.

Well Count on You To:

• Architect and lead full-stack applicationsDesign and drive implementationof scalable application features using Java/Springboot Python and REACT;own architectural decisionsfor user interfaces backend services APIs and infrastructure;establish technical patternsthat make AI capabilities accessible and maintainable
• Lead AI/ML integration architectureDrive the technical approachfor integrating generative AI LLMs and intelligent automation into full-stack applications;establish patternsfor connecting ML models with user experiences;own technical decisionson how AI features are architected and implemented
• Champion engineering excellenceEstablish and enforceengineering best practices conduct code reviewsmentor engineerson code quality drive CI/CD pipeline improvements andlead technical discussionsthat balance innovation with reliability;own technical debt managementand architectural improvements
• Drive technical decisions across teamsLead collaborationwith ML engineers product managers and business stakeholders;influence technical strategy;facilitate architectural discussions; andensure alignmentbetween AI innovation and application delivery through technical leadership
• Mentor and elevate team capabilitiesProvide technical mentorshipto engineerslead knowledge-sharing initiativesconduct design reviews drive technical growth through thoughtful feedback and contribute to building aculture of engineering excellenceand continuous learning
• Balance innovation with pragmatic deliveryDrive featuresthat move fast whileestablishing engineering standards;lead technical discussionson trade-offs;proactively identify and solve complex technical challenges; andown building applicationsthat are both cutting-edge and production-ready
• Own production reliability and technical excellenceLead troubleshootingof complex issuesdrive system performanceand scalability improvementsestablish monitoring and observability practices andown operational excellenceof systems you architect

What You Need to Have:

• Deep full-stack engineering expertise12 yearsof hands-on experience building web applications withexpert-level proficiencyin Java Springboot Python REACT and modern web technologies;proven track recordof delivering complex production-quality full-stack solutions at scale
• Polyglot programming masteryExtensive professional experiencewith both Java and Python; ability todrive technical decisionsacross different technology stacks andarchitect solutionsthat span diverse codebases
• Strong architectural and design expertiseProven experiencedesigning maintainable scalable systems;deep understandingof design patterns RESTful APIs microservices distributed systems;ability to make and own architectural decisionsthat impact multiple teams
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field(or equivalent experience)
• Mastery of modern development practicesExpert knowledgeof software development fundamentals including test-driven development advanced Git workflows sophisticated CI/CD pipelines anddriving code qualityacross teams
• Leadership and collaboration skillsProven abilityto lead cross-functional teamsmentor engineersinfluence technical direction communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and drive alignment across ML engineers product and stakeholders
• Strategic mindset with AI understandingSolid understandingof how AI/ML and generative AI can transform workflows;experience evaluatingemerging technologies; comfort with technical ambiguity; track record ofdriving adoptionof AI-powered capabilities in production applications
• Advanced problem-solving and technical depthExceptional analytical skills experience navigating complex technical challenges ability todrive multiple strategic initiatives and proven success tackling sophisticated problems at the intersection of full-stack engineering and AI

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Cloud-native architecture expertiseDeep hands-on experiencewith Docker Kubernetes/EKS AWS/Azure microservices architecture sophisticated CI/CD pipelines andarchitecting cloud-native solutionsat scale
• AI integration and production experienceHands-on experience architecting and implementingAI/ML capabilities in production applications working with LLM APIs generative AI services orbuilding systemsthat leverage emerging AI technologies;proven track recordmaking AI useful in production environments
• API architecture and system integration expertiseExpert experiencedesigning scalable RESTful APIs architecting complex integrations designing asynchronous workflows andcreating robust interfacesbetween systems
• Advanced frontend architectureDeep expertisewith modern REACT patterns complex state management performance optimization andarchitecting intuitive user experiencesfor sophisticated functionality
• Technical leadership in innovation environments History ofleading technical initiativesin fast-paced environmentsdriving architectural decisionsfor greenfield products orowning technical directionin early-stage initiatives built from the ground up
• Mentorship and technical influenceProven track recordof mentoring engineersdriving technical growthacross teamsleading code review culture andestablishing engineering best practices; recognized as atechnical leaderby peers
• Financial services or complex domain expertiseDeep understandingof analytical workflows financial products or complex business domains; experiencetranslating business complexityinto elegant technical solutions
• Technical thought leadershipActive participationin Torontos tech community speaking at meetups or conferences contributing to open source or recognized expertise in relevant technical domains
• Passion for engineering excellence and architectureDrive high standardsfor architectural practices clean code comprehensive testing and maintainable systems;recognized for technical craftsmanshipandestablishing quality standards
• Track record of technical evolutionDemonstrated historyof driving technology adoptionleading architectural transformations andexpanding technical capabilitiesacross teams and organizations.

If youre ready tolead the developmentof innovative AI-powered applicationsdrive technical excellence andmake strategic impactwith cutting-edge technologythis is the moment to join us.

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.

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 130000 CAD and 180000 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 factors. Base 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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