Overview
In this Lead Software Engineer role, you will shape mission-critical, AI-enabled analytics platforms within Fitch Ratings’ Ratings Technology team. You’ll blend hands-on engineering leadership with architectural input to modernize workflows and promote responsible AI adoption across squads. You will mentor engineers, drive practical AI experiments, and deliver scalable full-stack solutions that empower analysts. This role offers strategic influence, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to build systems that scale globally while advancing innovation.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid work options
- premier offices (London, Manchester, Toronto)
- comprehensive benefits
- training and certifications
- mentorship opportunities
- clear paths to principal/architect/leadership tracks
Responsibilities
- Define technical vision and accelerate AI-enabled transformation with Python and React
- Guide architectural decisions and establish coding standards
- Mentor engineers and foster a culture of experimentation and psychological safety
- Champion responsible AI adoption, evaluate proofs of concept, and scale successful practices
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and conduct architecture reviews for scalability and performance
- Lead strategic technical initiatives spanning multiple teams and share AI learnings
- Ensure reliability and performance in fast-paced Agile environments
Key requirements
- 12+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Expert Python backend development for scalable enterprise applications
- Hands-on React experience in production-grade web apps
- Strong TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, CSS skills
- Experience designing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services
- Solid software design principles, data structures, algorithms, and scalable architecture
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- AI Fluency and familiarity with AI platforms (LLM APIs such as OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Anthropic)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- collaboration
- leadership
- mentorship
- Python
- React
- TypeScript/JavaScript
Lead Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications - AI Fluent (London) employer: Fitch Ratings
Fitch Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation within the financial services sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth through dedicated training and mentorship programmes, as well as a hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance, Fitch empowers its team members to thrive and make a meaningful impact in their roles. Located in London, employees benefit from a dynamic city atmosphere while enjoying comprehensive health and wellness offerings, generous parental leave policies, and opportunities for community engagement.
