Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications - Ratings Technology (Manchester, GB)

• 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

• 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

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

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

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, and other statuses protected by law.

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