Fitch Ratings · 8 hours ago
Engineering Manager, Director (Chicago)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expFitch Group is a leading global financial information services provider, and they are seeking an Engineering Manager, Director based in their Chicago office. The role involves owning development and QA engineering practices, contributing to automation frameworks, and integrating testing within the CI/CD pipeline.
Financial ServicesInformation ServicesRisk ManagementVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Own Development and QA engineering practices for more than one agile squad. Automate testing scenarios of every single story played during the sprint and mentor other junior engineers to achieve development and test automation using agentic AI methodologies
Contribute to and develop sophisticated automation frameworks that are efficient, flexible, and reusable with innovative AI-driven approaches
Integrate code and test case execution and reporting within the CI/CD pipeline to align with the DevOps strategy, criteria, requirements, and user stories
Work with cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, and users to build and refine test strategies for your team as well as to ensure integrity of dependent systems
Implement BDD practices and frameworks to enhance test automation and acceptance criteria using cutting-edge AI techniques
Work in the SDET capacity to automate early and efficiently
Qualification
Required
Good understanding of LLMs, and experience with at least one of the mainstream coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, claude code and Amazon Q
Proficient with Python and Java programming languages
10+ years of experience with development, automation testing, hands on experience with Playwright/Python and Selenium/Java with a passion for agentic AI solutions
6+ years integrating automated testing with DevOps tools (Github actions/Bamboo)
4+ years of API testing with RestAssured and OpenAPI related toolsets, and a mindset of leveraging AI assistance to move quickly
Hands-on building reusable test components to validate AI-generated outputs against business logic, factual accuracy, and explainability standards
Experience in leveraging code assistants (Agentic AI Plugins) to accelerate test case creation, code suggestions and documentation to improve efficiency and accuracy
Proficient in performance testing tools (JMeter, K6, Neoload, LoadRunner)
Skilled in writing SQL/NoSQL queries for data verification
Solid understanding of BDD concepts, acceptance criteria and testing
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to deliver high quality results in a complex environment by driving initiatives forward
Preferred
Python code for testing and use of Python frameworks (Pandas, Numpy, Requests)
Exposure to Code quality metrics, and shift-left principles
Experience testing container resiliency (Docker/Kubernetes)
Experience designing large end to end performance scenarios
Experience adding performance validation to CI pipelines
Exposure to the financial industry domain and data platforms (data warehouses, data lakes)
Benefits
Hybrid Work Environment: 2 days a week in office required.
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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unknownKey Investors
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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