Engineering & Quality - Software Engineer

Fitch Ratings, Inc.; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial information firm in London is seeking a Mid-Senior level Software Engineer. The role involves developing innovative software solutions in a hybrid environment and requires 3+ years of experience in Java and modern web technologies like React. Collaboration and strong communication skills are essential. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of technology to drive impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in distributed application architecture.
• 3+ years designing scalable web applications.
• Experience in relational databases like Oracle.
• Familiarity with AI coding assistants.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-scale websites and applications.
• Work in agile team on software development.
• Provide design best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owner for business needs.

Skills

Full-stack technologies

Agile methodologies

Java

Relational databases

Microservices architecture

React/TypeScript

Excellent communication

Tools

Spring Boot

AWS

GIT

NPM

Webpack

Test frameworks

Job description

Engineering & Quality - Software Engineer

Join to apply for the Engineering & Quality - Software Engineer role at Fitch Solutions.

Fitch Group Technology has a number of agile teams that deliver world‑class innovative solutions to Fitch Group internal and external customers. This position will be within one of our agile teams delivering software products for our BMI business.

What We Offer

In this position, you will have the opportunity to be part of an exceptionally talented, bright and driven team, and apply your skills in novel ways. Our technology stack is modern – cloud based, containerized, serverless and microservices oriented. You will play a key role in implementing tools and processes that aim to improve the quality of our end‑to‑end code while creating a more efficient and sustainable workflow for our customers. You will work in a hybrid (in‑office / work from home) arrangement in a collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued with a focus on achievable improvements that get used every day.

We’ll Count On You To

• Demonstrate proficiency in full‑stack technologies for enterprise‑scale websites and applications.
• Work as part of an agile team in design, development, debugging, and deployment efforts while addressing security, cross‑browser and cross‑platform expectations and concerns.
• Understand the importance of design best practices, provide effective translation to code artifacts and implement appropriate integration approach for API/data layer.
• Partner with Product Owner and stakeholders to understand business needs, define and develop applications/architecture, design, review, implement and optimize engineering processes.
• Build data expertise and a deep understanding of business domain knowledge and own data quality for allocated areas of ownership.
• Maintain and enhance microservices‑based components for the application suite.
• Write automated unit, integration, performance and visual regression test cases.

What You Need To Have

• 3+ years of experience designing and developing distributed application architecture of moderate‑to‑high complexity.
• 3+ years of experience in designing and developing scalable web applications using modern front‑end frameworks such as React/TypeScript.
• 1‑3 years of experience with Java and associated open‑source technologies, such as Spring Boot.
• 1+ years of experience in relational databases (e.g. Oracle, Postgres, MySql).
• Exposure to using AI coding assistants for software development like Copilot, ChatGPT, Amazon Q, etc.
• Experience in creating modern applications using Microservices‑based architecture.
• Experience in modern package management, build and test frameworks (e.g. NPM, Yarn, Webpack, Jest).
• Experience with build and deployment pipelines including frontend build and deployment using GIT and npm.
• Experience working in teams using Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with modern data architecture and engineering technologies.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Exposure to AWS infrastructure like S3 storage, Route 53, CloudFront.
• Basic Python coding knowledge.

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.

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

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, or other statuses protected by law. 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.