Senior Software Engineer

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Senior Software Developer 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?

Visit: https://careers.fitch.group/content/Technology-and-Data/

About the Team

The Business Applications team delivers and supports the enterprise platforms that power Finance, HR, Procurement, and other corporate functions, driving operational excellence, automation, and digital transformation across the organization.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Design, develop and support secure, scalable full-stack enterprise applications using Java, Python for backend services, React, HTML and CSS for front-end experiences, Python for automation and data processing, and PostgreSQL for relational data management.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs, reusable components, REST APIs, integrations and logical and physical data models that align with enterprise architecture, security and performance standards.
• Own engineering delivery from solution design through development, testing and production support, including Git repository management, branching and pull-request practices, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines across development, test and production environments.
• Serve as a senior code reviewer and technical mentor, improving code quality, maintainability, security and performance while establishing reusable development patterns, documentation and engineering standards.
• Use Microsoft Power Apps and approved AI tools, including GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Copilot, to accelerate prototyping, coding, testing, refactoring, documentation and troubleshooting while independently validating all AI-generated outputs.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, including hands-on delivery of full-stack enterprise applications using Java, React, HTML, CSS and JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Strong experience with Python, PostgreSQL, SQL, REST APIs, relational data modeling, application integration and secure coding practices.
• Demonstrated experience with Git-based repositories, pull requests, code reviews, automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience taking technical ownership across requirements, design, development, deployment, troubleshooting and production support in a complex enterprise environment.

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

• Hands-on experience building business applications and workflow solutions with Microsoft Power Apps or the broader Power Platform.
• Practical experience using GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools for code generation, testing, refactoring, debugging and documentation, with strong judgment in validating generated output.
• Experience with cloud platforms, containerized services, DevSecOps controls, observability and enterprise identity or integration patterns.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions in business language and mentor other developers.

Why Choose Fitch: 

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest 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 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 NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $140,000 per year. 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 Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.