Senior Full Stack Engineer, Data Platforms (Chicago)

Fitch Group • Chicago, IL

37d • $140,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer, Data Platforms based out of our Chicago office. Fitch's Technology & Data Team is a dynamic department where innovation meets impact. Driven by investment in cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud solutions, we’re home to diverse roles united by a passion for leveraging modern technology to drive projects that matter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years hands-on experience with Python.
• Experience with AWS data services (Glue, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB) and frameworks - PySpark, Pandas, and similar fullstack technologies.
• Experience with relational database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Redshift or other similar.
• 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).
• Practical experience with data governance and exposure to data mesh architectures or data virtualization tools, cloud data warehouses and modern table formats.
• Demonstrated ability to design and build REST or GraphQL APIs with integrated data/ML features.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years building highly performant and resilient data pipelines & full-stack applications.
• Comfortable working as a senior individual contributor in a collaborative dynamic team environment.
• Demonstrated experience using modern AI tools for code generation, debugging, refactoring, and documentation to deliver production-ready solutions faster

Responsibilities

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

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