Lead Software Developer

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Associate Director based out of our NewYork office.  

 

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/

 

About the Team

Join the FDR Data Tech team—a highly visible group responsible for designing, building, and maintaining Fitch's core data repository and ratings platform. The team develops robust Java-based applications and data solutions that power critical business operations across Fitch Ratings. We collaborate closely with stakeholders including Ratings, Business, and Operation teams to deliver scalable data infrastructure, APIs, and services with a focus on reliability, performance, data integrity, and innovation—including the integration of AI/ML capabilities to enhance data solutions and developer productivity

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust application development and infrastructure to support evolving business needs across Ratings, Business, and Operation teams.
• Lead hands-on coding and testing for data engineering and AI/ML-enabled application development initiatives, ensuring quality and reliability in all deliverables.
• Perform complex SQL queries and data analyses to directly support critical business decisions and optimize development delivery.
• Design, implement, and test APIs and data solutions using Python, Java, and related technologies.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes, and GitHub Action to automate deployment processes.
• Architect and design scalable data applications and databases using AWS cloud services (EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, MQ) and modern design patterns.
• Develop data pipelines using Apache Kafka and Kafka Streams to enable real-time data processing.
• Collaborate closely with AI/ML teams to align data engineering practices with leading-edge AI use cases, including LLM-powered applications, intelligent assistants, and semantic search capabilities.
• Estimate project efforts, coordinate and prioritize multiple projects using Agile methodologies and Jira, and mentor contractors and junior team members.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align dev solutions with broader business goals and present project status and technical insights to stakeholders and senior management.
• Automate manual processes, optimize data delivery, and re-design infrastructure for greater scalability.
• Write unit, integration tests and functional automation, researching problems discovered by quality assurance or product support, developing solutions to address the problems.
• Develop high quality, well documented and efficient code adhering to all applicable standards.

 

You May be a Good Fit if:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• You bring 5-10 years of hands-on experien