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About the Role

This high-impact role involves leading the development of intelligent applications and full-stack platforms that integrate AI capabilities, aiming to transform how Ratings analysts work and how Fitch delivers insights to global financial markets. You will architect solutions that leverage AI-driven development and intelligent automation, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead transformative full-stack applications with AI at the core, driving architecture and implementation of net-new applications using Java/Springboot, Python, and REACT.
Own technical decisions that enable elegant user experiences and bring intelligent automation to life.
Be part of Fitch's strategic investment in Toronto as a center of excellence for AI-driven innovation.
Establish yourself as a technical leader in this growing innovation center.
Own production applications that analysts and financial professionals use daily.
Drive systems that change how global financial markets operate.
Gain visibility through technical leadership and meaningful contributions.
Drive engineering best practices, mentor team members, and participate in architectural reviews.
Grow toward principal/architect/leadership tracks.
Establish yourself as a thought leader with influence across teams.
Drive experimentation with emerging technologies and shape technical direction.
Work with talented engineers who celebrate curiosity, embrace experimentation, and value your technical perspective and experience.
Architect and lead full-stack applications, designing and driving implementation of scalable application features using Java/Springboot, Python, and REACT.
Own architectural decisions for user interfaces, backend services, APIs, and infrastructure.
Champion engineering excellence by establishing and enforcing engineering best practices, conducting code reviews, and mentoring engineers on code quality.
Drive CI/CD pipeline improvements and lead technical discussions that balance innovation with reliability.
Own technical debt management and architectural improvements.
Mentor and elevate team capabilities by providing technical mentorship, leading knowledge-sharing initiatives, and conducting design reviews.
Drive technical growth through thoughtful feedback and contribute to building a culture of engineering excellence and continuous learning.
Balance innovation with pragmatic delivery by driving features that move fast while establishing engineering standards.
Lead technical discussions on trade-offs and proactively identify and solve complex technical challenges.
Own building applications that are both cutting-edge and production-ready.
Own production reliability and technical excellence by leading troubleshooting of complex issues, driving system performance and scalability improvements.
Establish monitoring and observability practices and own operational excellence of systems you architect.

Requirements

8+ years of hands-on experience building web applications.
Expert-level proficiency in Java, Springboot, Python, REACT, and modern web technologies.
Proven track record of delivering complex, production-quality full-stack solutions at scale.
Extensive professional experience with both Java and Python.
Ability to drive technical decisions across different technology stacks and architect solutions that span diverse codebases.
Proven experience designing maintainable, scalable systems.
Deep understanding of design patterns, RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
Ability to make and own architectural decisions that impact multiple teams.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Expert knowledge of software development fundamentals including test-driven development, advanced Git workflows, sophisticated CI/CD pipelines, and driving code quality across teams.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, influence technical direction, communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, and drive alignment across engineers, product, and stakeholders.
Solid understanding and practical knowledge of AI-enabled development practices and how they can improve engineering productivity and software delivery.
Exceptional analytical skills, experience navigating complex technical challenges, ability to drive multiple strategic initiatives, and proven success tackling sophisticated problems at the intersection of full-stack engineering and AI.
Deep hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, AWS/Azure, microservices architecture, sophisticated CI/CD pipelines, and architecting cloud-native solutions at scale.
Expert experience designing scalable RESTful APIs, architecting complex integrations, designing asynchronous workflows, and creating robust interfaces between systems.
Deep expertise with modern REACT patterns, complex state management, performance optimization, and architecting intuitive user experiences for sophisticated functionality.
History of leading technical initiatives in fast-paced environments, driving architectural decisions for greenfield products, or owning technical direction in early-stage initiatives built from the ground up.
Proven track record of mentoring engineers, driving technical growth across teams, leading code review culture, and establishing engineering best practices; recognized as a technical leader by peers.
Deep understanding of analytical workflows, financial products, or complex business domains; experience translating business complexity into elegant technical solutions.
Active participation in Toronto's tech community, speaking at meetups or conferences, contributing to open source, or recognized expertise in relevant technical domains.
Drive high standards for architectural practices, clean code, comprehensive testing, and maintainable systems; recognized for technical craftsmanship and establishing quality standards.
Demonstrated history of driving technology adoption, leading architectural transformations, and expanding technical capabilities across teams and organizations.

Skills

Java
Springboot
Python
REACT
AI
Generative AI
Intelligent Automation
Design Patterns
RESTful APIs
Microservices
Distributed Systems
Test-Driven Development
Git Workflows
CI/CD
Docker
Kubernetes
EKS
AWS
Azure
Cloud-Native Architecture
API Architecture
System Integration
Asynchronous Workflows
State Management
Performance Optimization
User Experience Design
Financial Services
Analytical Workflows
Financial Products

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
8+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Salary/Compensations

130,000 CAD - 180,000 CAD

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required.
A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs.
Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning, financial wellness and tuition reimbursement programs.
Promoting Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare offerings.
Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-first policies, including a generous global parental leave plan.
Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and support for community engagement initiatives.

About the Company

Fitch Ratings is one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, playing a critical role in global capital markets by providing credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary.
For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise.
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.
Fitch Group has dual headquarters in London and New York and is owned by Hearst.
Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions.
At Fitch, AI is embedded in how we work every day—supporting smarter decision-making, streamlining workflows, and enabling new ways to create value for our business and clients.
Intelligent solutions are increasingly part of our day-to-day operations, helping teams work more efficiently and think differently as we continue to evolve.

Equal Opportunity

Fitch 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.