Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Fitch Group is currently seeking an Engineering & Quality – Associate Director based out of our New York 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?

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.

• Lead and mentor a high‑performing software engineering team, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and career development while delivering scalable, secure, and business‑aligned solutions.
• Partner with Data Product, CDO, Architecture, and Business leaders to define and execute the technical strategy for cloud‑native platforms and data‑driven products.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership for the design, development, and delivery of modern backend services, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Drive architecture decisions, establish engineering standards, and champion best practices for scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Guide engineering teams in building and integrating services that enable seamless access to enterprise data platforms and business capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with product owners and cross‑functional stakeholders to prioritize work, align technical investments, and achieve business outcomes.
• Ensure high‑quality software delivery through automated testing, code reviews, observability, and engineering governance.
• Lead resolution of complex technical and operational challenges while improving platform performance, resiliency, and operational excellence.
• Champion Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD, and automation practices to accelerate delivery and improve engineering efficiency.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including AI‑enabled engineering capabilities, to drive innovation and productivity across the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3–5 years leading teams of highly technical engineers.
• Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise‑scale software platforms, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in C++, Java (Spring Boot), and/or Python (FastAPI or similar), with…