Senior Full Stack Engineer - AI

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

59d • $140,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack AI Engineer to join their team in Chicago. This role involves working within the Technology & Data Team, a dynamic department focused on innovation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud solutions. The engineer will contribute to projects that matter by applying modern technology to drive impactful outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 3-5 years hands-on experience with AWS data services (Glue, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB) and Python frameworks including PySpark, Pandas, and FastAPI
• Strong SQL proficiency with demonstrated ability to optimize queries and tune performance across relational and analytical databases
• Experience with streaming technologies (Kafka) and workflow orchestration tools (Airflow)
• 2+ years working with cloud data warehouses (Snowflake preferred) and modern table formats (Iceberg, Delta Lake, or similar)
• Practical experience with data governance platforms (Collibra, Alation) and exposure to data mesh architectures or data virtualization tools (e.g., Starburst)
• Demonstrated ability to design and build REST or GraphQL APIs with integrated data/ML features
• Proven ability to leverage AI-powered coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Amazon Q, Cursor, or similar) to accelerate development velocity and improve code quality
• Demonstrated experience using modern AI tools for code generation, debugging, refactoring, and documentation to deliver production-ready solutions faster
• Experience with relational database technologies such as SQLServer, PostgreSQL.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Azure services such as Blob storage, Azure Functions.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and frameworks like MCP, etc.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an agile team in design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale web applications.
• Build an internal portal application using React, micro-frontend, micro-services, and event-driven architecture.
• Develop Java micro-services to support the frontend and produce/consume Kafka topics.
• Collaborate with DevOps and other squads on the CI/CD pipeline.
• Provide support on production issues and mentor the team on React and micro-frontend developments.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior