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About Fitch Group

Fitch Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Python Development based out of our London office. Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group’s culture is built on credibility, independence, and transparency, with divisions including Fitch Ratings and Fitch Solutions. Fitch Group is owned by Hearst and has dual headquarters in London and New York.

Fitch's Technology & Data Team is a dynamic department focused on innovation and impact. We invest in cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud solutions and welcome a diverse range of roles and backgrounds united by a shared passion for solving meaningful problems for our organization and clients.

Want to learn more about a career in technology and data at Fitch?

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About the Team

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team for a key initiative focused on Python and AWS, Azure cloud platforms with an event-driven architecture. The ideal candidate should be highly skilled in Python programming.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop, test and maintain high-quality software using Python programming language.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, building, testing and delivering high-quality solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex problems.
• Write clean and reusable code that can be easily maintained and scaled.
• Work on technically complex systems with strong hands-on experience in design and development.
• Interpret complex requirements associated with Ratings workflow tools.
• Participate in code reviews, ensure code quality and identify areas for improvement to implement practical solutions.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines for projects and integrate them with the organization's delivery mechanisms.
• Debug and troubleshoot Python-related queries as needed.
• Keep up to date with emerging trends and technologies in Python development.
• Participate in Agile development processes to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Assist in managing multiple projects to ensure timely delivery within scope and timelines.
• Provide production support and help establish technical best practices.

You May Be a Good Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• In-depth understanding of the Python software development stacks, ecosystems, frameworks and automation.
• Experience with front-end development and cloud platforms/technologies offered by AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with databases such as Postgres and Oracle and database technologies such as SQL and NoSQL.
• Code versioning, maintenance and deployment tools like GitHub, JIRA.
• Excellent problem-solving ability with solid communication and collaboration skills.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Experience with popular Python frameworks such as Django, Flask or Pyramid.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes/EKS-based container orchestration).
• Knowledge of data science and machine learning concepts and tools.
• Contributions to open-source Python projects or active involvement in the Python community.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and frameworks.

Why Choose Fitch

• 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 continuous learning
• 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, to 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 colleagues
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and opportunities to volunteer in your community

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, employees must take precautions to avoid conflicts of interest. If you are successful in the recruitment process you may be asked to declare any securities holdings or other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. You may be asked to divest holdings if they may conflict with your work responsibilities.

Fitch 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.