Fitch Ratings · 1 day ago
Lead Developer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expFitch Group is a leading global financial information services provider, and they are seeking an Associate Director to join their Technology & Data Team. The role involves designing and developing robust applications and data solutions while leading initiatives that integrate AI/ML capabilities to enhance data solutions and developer productivity.
Financial ServicesInformation ServicesRisk ManagementVenture Capital
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
You bring 5-10 years of hands-on experience in the development space, with demonstrated expertise in financial services
You have advanced proficiency in SQL (including PL/SQL) for data analysis, testing, and creating complex queries to extract data and build performant datasets
You demonstrate strong programming skills in Python and Java, with expertise in developing REST and GraphQL APIs
You have hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, MQ) or equivalent cloud platforms
You possess expertise in building CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes, and related tools
You demonstrate proficiency in Agile methodologies and project management tools such as Jira
You have experience with Microservices and Distributed Computing architectures
You are proficient with development tools including GIT, Maven, Ant, JUnit, IntelliJ, and Netbeans
You have working knowledge of Apache Kafka, Spring Boot, MongoDB, and Oracle databases
You are familiar with AI/ML tools such as Amazon Q Developer, GitHub Copilot, or other AI-powered coding assistants for software development and productivity enhancement
Preferred
AI/ML Expertise: Hands-on experience with LLM/RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), semantic search, NLP applications, vector databases, and knowledge graphs
Advanced AI/ML Knowledge: Awareness of data solutions supporting AI/ML workloads, including familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol), LLM-powered applications, intelligent assistants, GPT models, Amazon Q, and Microsoft Copilot
Frontend Development: Experience with ReactJS/Typescript for frontend application development and user interfaces
Generative AI Tools: Proven experience leveraging generative AI tools for software development, code generation, and productivity enhancement
NoSQL Expertise: Advanced knowledge of NoSQL databases and their application in modern data architectures
Leadership Skills: Strong project management and multitasking abilities, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, test-driven code
Communication Excellence: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to mentor and upskill technical teams
Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional, collaborative environments and partner with stakeholders to meet data infrastructure needs
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
Company
Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings is a global rating agency committed to providing the world’s credit markets with independent and prospective credit.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Hearst Communications
2006-03-15Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Tracey Perini
Chief Financial Officer
Laura Porter
Global Group Head - Public Finance & Infrastructure
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