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Senior Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications - AI Innovation Teams

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. 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. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Join our fast‑growing Toronto innovation hub, where we’re building production‑grade AI to reshape global credit decisions. Here, you won’t just ship features—you’ll help reinvent an industry using decades‑deep proprietary data and a modern tech stack, free from heavy legacy. Backed by full enterprise support, you’ll build reliable, explainable intelligence at real scale within a collaborative, outcome‑driven community. If you’re looking for purposeful work, constant learning, and a place where your impact and growth accelerate—this is where you’ll thrive.

Want to learn more about our Toronto Innovation Hub? Visit:

https://careers.fitch.group/go/Toronto-Innovation-Hub/9713801/

Fitch Ratings is seeking a

Senior Software Engineer

to join our new AI Innovation teams in Toronto—where we're building the AI-powered platforms and applications that will transform financial analysis. This isn't about maintaining legacy systems or making incremental improvements. This is about

leading the development

of what comes next: intelligent applications, full-stack platforms that seamlessly integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities, and user experiences that will fundamentally change how Ratings analysts work and how Fitch delivers insights to global financial markets.

We're at a defining moment. Fitch is making a major strategic bet on AI, investing heavily in Toronto as our innovation center, and we're building teams that combine exceptional full-stack engineers with world-class ML engineers. As a

Senior Software Engineer , you'll

own critical components

of the applications and infrastructure that bring breakthrough AI to life— driving technical decisions , architecting scalable solutions, implementing backend services, and creating the integrations that make sophisticated ML models accessible and practical. You're joining at the perfect time to

make significant technical impact

while

shaping the direction

of transformative AI-powered platforms.

We need

experienced full-stack engineers

who understand AI's potential and can

lead technical initiatives —not AI specialists, but seasoned technologists who can

architect solutions

that leverage generative AI, intelligent automation, and ML to transform workflows. If you're energized by "let's architect this the right way and push what's possible" rather than "this is how we've always done it," this is a

high-impact role

where you'll work alongside talented ML engineers,

mentor engineers , and

drive technical excellence

in one of the most exciting areas of technology today.

What We Offer:

Lead transformative full-stack applications with AI at the core

– Drive architecture and implementation of net-new applications using Java/Springboot, Python, and REACT that integrate cutting-edge generative AI and ML capabilities; own technical decisions that enable elegant user experiences and bring intelligent automation to life

Shape technical direction at the intersection of full-stack engineering and AI

– Partner directly with ML engineers building breakthrough AI systems; influence architectural decisions; establish patterns for AI integration;

mentor engineers

while deepening your expertise in AI-powered applications that will define the next generation of financial technology

Greenfield innovation with enterprise backing and ownership

–

Lead technical initiatives

building net-new platforms from scratch with

ownership of architectural decisions , modern frameworks, and cutting-edge technologies—backed by the resources, compute power, and organizational support that enable you to focus on building breakthrough solutions

Toronto as Fitch's AI innovation hub

– Be part of our strategic investment in Toronto as a center of excellence for AI-driven innovation; work in one of North America's most vibrant tech ecosystems alongside talented full-stack and ML engineers;

establish yourself as a technical leader

in this growing innovation center

Strategic impact and high visibility

–

Own production applications

that analysts and financial professionals use daily; see your architectural decisions directly enable sophisticated AI capabilities;

drive systems that change

how global financial markets operate; gain visibility through





technical leadership

and meaningful contributions

Technical leadership and influence

–

Drive engineering best practices ,

mentor team members , participate in architectural reviews, and grow toward principal/architect/leadership tracks; opportunity to establish yourself as a

thought leader

in AI-powered applications with influence across teams

Innovation-first culture with technical ownership

–

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 ; environment where your

leadership matters.

We'll Count on You To:

Architect and lead full-stack applications

–

Design and drive implementation

of scalable application features using Java/Springboot, Python, and REACT;

own architectural decisions

for user interfaces, backend services, APIs, and infrastructure;

establish technical patterns

that make AI capabilities accessible and maintainable

Lead AI/ML integration architecture

–

Drive the technical approach

for integrating generative AI, LLMs, and intelligent automation into full-stack applications;

establish patterns

for connecting ML models with user experiences;

own technical decisions

on how AI features are architected and implemented

Champion engineering excellence

–

Establish and enforce

engineering best practices, conduct code reviews,

mentor 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

Drive technical decisions across teams

–

Lead collaboration

with ML engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders;

influence technical strategy ;

facilitate architectural discussions ; and

ensure alignment

between AI innovation and application delivery through technical leadership

Mentor and elevate team capabilities

–

Provide technical mentorship

to engineers,

lead knowledge-sharing initiatives ,

conduct 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

–

Drive features

that move fast while

establishing engineering standards ;

lead technical discussions

on trade-offs;

proactively identify and solve complex technical challenges ; and

own building applications

that are both cutting-edge and production-ready

Own production reliability and technical excellence

–

Lead troubleshooting

of complex issues,

drive system performance

and scalability improvements,

establish monitoring and observability practices , and

own operational excellence

of systems you architect

What You Need to Have:

Deep full-stack engineering expertise

–

12+ years

of hands-on experience building web applications, with

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

Polyglot programming mastery

–

Extensive professional experience

with both Java and Python; ability to

drive technical decisions

across different technology stacks and

architect solutions

that span diverse codebases

Strong architectural and design expertise

–

Proven experience

designing maintainable, scalable systems;

deep understanding

of design patterns, RESTful APIs, microservices, 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)

Mastery of modern development practices

–

Expert knowledge

of software development fundamentals including test-driven development, advanced Git workflows, sophisticated CI/CD pipelines, and

driving code quality

across teams

Leadership and collaboration skills

–

Proven ability

to lead cross-functional teams,

mentor engineers ,

influence technical direction , communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, and drive alignment across ML engineers, product, and stakeholders

Strategic mindset with AI understanding

–

Solid understanding

of how AI/ML and generative AI can transform workflows;

experience evaluating

emerging technologies; comfort with technical ambiguity; track record of

driving adoption

of AI-powered capabilities in production applications

Advanced problem-solving and technical depth

–

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

What Would Make You Stand Out:

Cloud-native architecture expertise

–

Deep hands-on experience

with Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, AWS/Azure, microservices architecture, sophisticated CI/CD pipelines, and

architecting cloud-native solutions

at scale

AI integration and production experience

–

Hands-on experience architecting and implementing

AI/ML capabilities in production applications, working with LLM APIs, generative AI services, or

building systems

that leverage emerging AI technologies;

proven track record

making AI useful in production environments

API architecture and system integration expertise

–

Expert experience

designing scalable RESTful APIs, architecting complex integrations, designing asynchronous workflows, and

creating robust interfaces

between systems

Advanced frontend architecture

–

Deep expertise

with modern REACT patterns, complex state management, performance optimization, and

architecting intuitive user experiences

for sophisticated functionality

Technical leadership in innovation environments

– 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

Mentorship and technical influence

–

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

Financial services or complex domain expertise

–

Deep understanding

of analytical workflows, financial products, or complex business domains; experience

translating business complexity

into elegant technical solutions

Technical thought leadership

–

Active participation

in Toronto's tech community, speaking at meetups or conferences, contributing to open source, or recognized expertise in relevant technical domains

Passion for engineering excellence and architecture

–

Drive high standards

for architectural practices, clean code, comprehensive testing, and maintainable systems;

recognized for technical craftsmanship

and

establishing quality standards

Track record of technical evolution

–

Demonstrated history

of driving technology adoption,

leading architectural transformations , and

expanding technical capabilities

across teams and organizations.

If you're ready to

lead the development

of innovative AI-powered applications,

drive technical excellence , and

make strategic impact

with cutting-edge technology—this is the moment to join us. Why Fitch? At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business, and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

About Fitch Group Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:

www.fitchratings.com

www.fitchsolutions.com

www.fitchlearning.com

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 interests 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 Group 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 TORONTO ROLES ONLY:

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 130,000 CAD and 180,000 CAD. 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.

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📌 Senior Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications - AI Innovation Teams (Winnipeg)
🏢 Fitch Group
📍 Winnipeg