Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications, Associate Director (Python & React)

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Python, React, and modern software practices.
• Build scalable backend services and APIs for business-critical workflows and data-driven applications.
• Develop responsive frontend experiences using React, TypeScript, and modern web technologies.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders on requirements and technical solutions.
• Contribute to architecture and technical design for scalability, maintainability, security, and performance.
• Promote engineering excellence through reviews, testing, documentation, CI/CD, and software best practices.
• Explore and implement AI-powered capabilities that improve business value, user experience, or operational efficiency.

Required Experience

• 12 or more years of professional software engineering experience with enterprise-grade applications.
• 12 or more years of hands-on Python development experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on React experience in production environments.
• Strong TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, RESTful API, and third-party integration experience.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases and scalable system architecture.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

AI and Development Skills

• Experience or familiarity integrating AI capabilities and LLM APIs such as OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Anthropic, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, AI agents, and responsible AI practices.
• Familiarity with Agile development and modern software delivery practices.

Preferred Experience

• Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation is advantageous.
• Apache Spark, dbt, Airflow, MLOps, observability, or data visualization experience is advantageous.

Workplace and Compensation

• The Toronto role offers hybrid flexibility and work from Fitch offices.
• Expected Toronto base pay is between 180,000 CAD and 200,000 CAD per year, with actual salary determined individually.
• Total compensation may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and benefits.

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