Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications - Ratings Technology

Fitch Group•Toronto, ON

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Software Engineer to join our global Ratings Technology team in Toronto. You'll build and maintain mission-critical full-stack applications that power how a world-leading credit ratings agency delivers insights to analysts, executives, and decision-makers who shape global financial markets. You'll work on Ratings workflow and analytical applications using modern technologies across the full stack—from backend services in Java and Python to frontend applications in React. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, contribute to technical solutions, and grow your skills in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Full-Stack Engineering Experience – 7+ years of hands-on experience building enterprise applications and modern web technologies in production environments
Software Engineering Fundamentals – Strong understanding of OOP concepts, design patterns, SOLID principles, algorithms, data structures, and ability to write clean, maintainable code
Backend Development – Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Maven, and Python (Pandas, FastAPI, Flask) for building enterprise applications, data processing, and API development
Frontend Development – Experience with ReactJS, Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript, and modern web development practices
Database Technologies – Hands-on experience with RDBMS databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
DevOps & Cloud – Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes (K8s), shell scripting (Bash) for automation, and AWS cloud platform
Effective communication and teamwork – Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly

Nice To Haves

AI and Machine Learning – Understanding of AI/ML concepts, experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, or integrating AI capabilities into applications
Data Technologies – Experience with Kafka, PySpark, Parquet and Avro data formats, Apache Airflow for workflow management, or Streamlit for building interactive data applications
Advanced Data Management – Strong SQL design, query optimization, and database architecture expertise
Observability – Experience with observability patterns and tools like Datadog, distributed tracing, monitoring, and logging best practices
DevOps and Infrastructure – Familiarity with ArgoCD for GitOps and Security/Access Management (IAM federation access via Entra ID)
Financial Services Background – Experience with analytical workflows, financial products, or regulatory processes

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain full-stack applications – Build robust, scalable applications using Java/Springboot, Python (FastAPI/Flask), and ReactJS following best practices and design patterns
Contribute to the development lifecycle – Write clean, maintainable code, implement CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, deploy to Kubernetes, and ensure quality through testing and code reviews
Work with diverse data technologies – Develop solutions using RDBMS (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases, optimize queries, and ensure data integrity
Collaborate across teams – Partner with product managers, analysts, and other engineers to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs
Apply engineering best practices – Follow SOLID principles and design patterns, participate in code reviews, solve technical challenges, and contribute to code quality
Support and improve systems – Troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, and help ensure reliability of applications at scale
Stay current with technology – Learn and experiment with emerging technologies, share knowledge with the team, and contribute to continuous improvement