Software Engineering - Software Engineer, Senior
Fitch GroupManchester, England, United Kingdom
Posted November 18, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research, dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions.
Job Description
Fitch Ratings is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to oversee the strategic direction, development, and delivery of Java, REACT, and Python-based applications. The role involves leading teams, fostering innovation, and ensuring robustness, scalability, and maintainability. The successful candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, leadership experience, and expertise in Java, REACT, and Python. They will also have experience with data migrations, relational database design, and cloud platforms.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Extensive experience with Java, REACT, and Python, and related technologies.
- Proven track record of managing and delivering large-scale, high-performance applications.
- Strong experience with data migrations and relational database design.
- Demonstrated extensive experience with PostgreSQL and Real-Time Data Management Systems (RTDMS).
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes / EKS-based container orchestration).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Agile practitioner capabilities and experience working with or in Agile teams.
- Experience in the Financial Services industry.
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global leader in financial information services.
- High visibility role with significant impact on the direction and success of our software products.
- Amazing, innovative teams that value collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Fun, engaging, and welcoming working environment.
- At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority.
