Director, Engineering Team Lead

Fitch Group is seeking a Director, Engineering Team Lead, to be based in our New York City office.

This role will oversee the technical squad responsible for the development and deployment of the Financial Document Repository (FDR)—a business-critical suite of applications that enables the ingestion, transformation, and distribution of financial data and documents across all Fitch global businesses.

As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group’s culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Fitch's Technology & Data Team is a dynamic department where innovation meets impact. Our team includes the Chief Data Office, Chief Software Office, Chief Technology Office, Emerging Technology, Shared Technology Services, Technology, Risk and the Executive Program Management Office (EPMO). Driven by our investment in cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud solutions, we’re home to a diverse range of roles and backgrounds united by a shared passion for leveraging modern technology to drive projects that matter to our organization and clients. We are also proud to be recognized by Built In as a “Best Place to Work in Technology” 3 years in a row. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer an exciting and supportive environment where you can grow, innovate, and make a difference. Want to learn more about a career in technology and data at Fitch? Visit: https://careers.fitch.group/content/Technology-and-Data/

 

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

 

• In partnership with the Fitch Data Operations team, define and deliver the ‘FDR automation roadmap leveraging AI/ML’ to satisfy the current growing needs of our businesses and support functions for high quality financial documents & data
  • Automation both in how we deliver FDR technology to the business (e.g. automating our QA function) but also enabling our business users modern capabilities to process financial documents and better measurably better than they can today
• Mentor and develop technical team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment that evidence ‘continuous improvements’ end-to-end across document processing workflows.
• Lock-step collaboration with FDR Product Owners to help plan, prioritize, estimate and manage all delivery related to document & data processing here within Fitch
• Act as a liaison between the FDR technical team and all Data & Technology partners / support functions – both internal and vendor management. 

 

You May be a Good Fit if:

 

• Proven experience (3-5+ years) in leading and managing software engineering teams, preferably in financial services and leveraging Agile methodologies
  • Able to provide technical guidance and leadership to the team. o Guide, review and approve architectural designs, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
• Hands-on experience with system design & delivering technology solutions and tools for document & data ingestion, processing, and distribution using either 3rd party solutions (e.g. Cognaise, Mobius) or proprietary development
  • Strong understanding of modern software development tools & principles on cloud platforms (AWS preferred), programming languages (e.g. Python, Java), and data architecture
  • Track record of modernizing legacy systems (C++, Swing, SOAP) and Testing Automation strongly preferred
• Strong track record of evaluating and implementing new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency

 

What Would Make You Stand Out:

 

• Experience with forming strong partnerships with stakeholders and product teams
  • Great interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive innovation and install a culture of ‘continuous improvement’ that measurably improve business outcomes
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and influence decision-making. 

 

Why Choose Fitch:

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