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Requisition ID: 50850 Business Unit: Fitch Group Category: Information Technology Location: Toronto, ON, CA Date Posted: Oct 21, 2026 Lead Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications – Innovation Squads

Fitch Ratings is seeking a

Lead Software Engineer

to join our

Innovation Tiger Team

in Toronto—a greenfield initiative at the forefront of how AI will transform financial analysis. This isn't about incremental improvements to existing systems. This is about

building what comes next

: agentic systems, intelligent platforms, and capabilities that will fundamentally change how Ratings analysts work and how Fitch delivers insights to global financial markets. Fitch is at an inflection point with AI.

We've built momentum, we have organizational buy-in from the top, and we're making a

major strategic bet on Toronto

to accelerate everything. You'll work with a dedicated team of technologists building

net-new solutions

that push boundaries, experiment boldly, and deliver transformative capabilities to the Ratings business. This is your opportunity to join

early enough that your influence shapes everything, established enough that you have the resources and runway to succeed. We're looking for

seasoned technologists who thrive on greenfield opportunities

—whether you're a full-stack engineer excited about AI's potential, an MLE/AI engineer who wants to build production systems, or a technical leader who sees this inflection point for what it is. If you're energized by

"what if we tried..."

rather than

"this is how we've always done it,"

this is a

critical leadership role





with tremendous upward potential where you won't be convincing skeptics—you'll be building real systems with real impact alongside talented people who are equally excited about what's possible. What We Offer:

Ground-floor opportunity with organizational backing

– Shape architectural decisions and technical vision for transformative AI systems while having the budget, leadership support, and runway that most startups can only dream of Build the future through greenfield innovation

– Develop net-new agentic systems and intelligent platforms that will define how financial analysis happens, with freedom to experiment, fail rapid, and push technological boundaries without legacy constraints Toronto as Fitch's AI innovation hub

– Be part of our strategic investment in Toronto as a center of excellence for AI-driven innovation, working alongside talented engineers in one of North America's most vibrant tech ecosystems Real impact from day one

– Build production systems with real users and measurable outcomes, backed by cross-functional believers and leadership commitment to seeing this succeed Cutting-edge technology and continuous learning

– Access to the latest AI tools, frameworks,



and platforms; training and conference budgets; and the expectation that you'll stay at the bleeding edge and bring those insights back to the team Career acceleration and visibility

– High visibility to senior leadership, clear paths to principal/architect roles, and the opportunity to establish yourself as a thought leader in AI-driven financial technology We'll Count on You To:

Build transformative greenfield solutions from the ground up

– Design and architect net-new agentic systems and intelligent platforms using Java/Springboot, REACT, and emerging AI technologies that fundamentally change how analysts work and how Fitch operates Drive AI innovation and experimentation boldly

– Lead exploration of generative AI, intelligent automation, agentic workflows, LLMs, RAG architectures, and other emerging technologies; create proofs-of-concept; evaluate what's transformative versus what's hype; and turn experiments into production capabilities Define technical vision and architecture for the future

– Shape architectural decisions for AI-driven systems, establish technical standards, drive technology choices, and influence how Fitch approaches intelligent platforms across the organization Lead through innovation and influence

– Partner with product visionaries, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate ambitious ideas into elegant technical solutions; mentor engineers; and foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and calculated risk-taking Champion quality while moving fast

– Balance innovation velocity with engineering excellence; implement CI/CD for rapid iteration; solve novel technical challenges at the intersection of AI and production systems; and build solutions that are both cutting-edge and reliable Shape team culture and

📌 Lead Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications (Toronto)
🏢 Fitch Group
📍 Toronto