Senior Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications (Python)

Overview

As Director of Software Engineering for full-stack applications, you steer the strategy, development, and delivery of Java, React, and Python-based systems that power Fitch’s analytical capabilities. You will lead cross-functional teams, shaping scalable, data-heavy software used across the ratings business. You’ll partner with Enterprise Data and Architecture to ensure robust, timely delivery and data migrations. This is a high-impact, collaborative role in a global leader focused on innovation and quality.

Pay / Benefits

• opportunities for professional growth
• high visibility role
• collaborative and innovative teams
• open, diverse, and inclusive culture
• ERGs and belonging initiatives
• competitive benefits and global opportunity

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the software engineering strategy for full-stack apps in line with business roadmaps
• Mentor and lead software engineering teams to cultivate innovation and excellence
• Oversee architecture, design, and delivery of Java/React/Python applications ensuring scalability and maintainability
• Lead data migration initiatives ensuring smooth transitions
• Contribute to tooling, standards, and agile delivery practices across the engineering function
• Manage multiple concurrent projects to meet scope and timelines
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software delivery
• Establish and measure metrics for engineering quality, operations, and agility

Key requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience
• At least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience with Java, React, and Python
• Track record delivering large-scale, high-performance applications
• Strong data migrations experience and relational database design
• Extensive PostgreSQL and RTDMS experience
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive work environment
• Java
• React
• Python

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