Lead Software Developer

Role Overview

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust application development and infrastructure to support evolving business needs across Ratings, Business, and Operation teams
• Lead hands-on coding and testing for data engineering and AI/ML-enabled application development initiatives, ensuring quality and reliability in all deliverables
• Perform complex SQL queries and data analyses to directly support critical business decisions and optimize development delivery
• Design, implement, and test APIs and data solutions using Python, Java, and related technologies
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes, and GitHub Action to automate deployment processes
• Architect and design scalable data applications and databases using AWS cloud services (EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, MQ) and modern design patterns
• Develop data pipelines using Apache Kafka and Kafka Streams to enable real-time data processing
• Collaborate closely with AI/ML teams to align data engineering practices with leading-edge AI use cases, including LLM-powered applications, intelligent assistants, and semantic search capabilities
• Estimate project efforts, coordinate and prioritize multiple projects using Agile methodologies and Jira, and mentor contractors and junior team members
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align dev solutions with broader business goals and present project status and technical insights to stakeholders and senior management
• Automate manual processes, optimize data delivery, and re-design infrastructure for greater scalability
• Write unit, integration tests and functional automation, researching problems discovered by quality assurance or product support, developing solutions to address the problems
• Develop high quality, well documented and efficient code adhering to all applicable standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5-10 years of hands-on experience in the development space, with demonstrated expertise in financial services
• Advanced proficiency in SQL (including PL/SQL) for data analysis, testing, and creating complex queries to extract data and build performant datasets
• Strong programming skills in Python and Java, with expertise in developing REST and GraphQL APIs
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, MQ) or equivalent cloud platforms
• Expertise in building CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes, and related tools
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and project management tools such as Jira
• Experience with Microservices and Distributed Computing architectures
• Proficient with development tools including GIT, Maven, Ant, JUnit, IntelliJ, and Netbeans
• Working knowledge of Apache Kafka, Spring Boot, MongoDB, and Oracle databases
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools such as Amazon Q Developer, GitHub Copilot, or other AI-powered coding assistants for software development and productivity enhancement

Tech Stack

• Apache
• AWS
• Cloud
• Docker
• EC2
• GraphQL
• Java
• JUnit
• Kafka
• Kubernetes
• Maven
• Microservices
• MongoDB
• Oracle
• Python
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• SpringBoot
• SQL

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