Senior Software Engineer, React (Toronto)

Fitch Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial information services provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in React. You will develop and deploy enterprise-scale web applications, collaborating with an agile team while mentoring others. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of Java and React experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. The position offers a hybrid work environment and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

A Culture of Learning & Mobility

Investing in Your Future

Promoting Health & Wellbeing

Supportive Parenting Policies

Inclusive Work Environment

Dedication to Giving Back

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with Java and Spring Framework.
• Experience working in an Agile development team.
• Familiar with Kafka and MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an agile team in design, development and deployment of web applications.
• Build an internal portal application using React, micro-frontend, micro-services.
• Follow the well-architected software development and security practices.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of Javascript and React

5 years of experience with React, Java and Spring Framework

Strong in CSS, HTML and web application development knowledge

Experience with micro-frontend development

Experience with Bitbucket, Bamboo and JIRA

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Self-motivated, a team player and a quick learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or comparable

Tools

Bitbucket

Bamboo

JIRA

AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, EKS)

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, React

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer, React based out of our Toronto office.

As a leading, global financial information services provider, 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 of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. It is the strength of our business. It comes from people around the world in a shared pursuit: to equal something greater than they could ever accomplish alone. Every team member is essential to our business and every perspective is critical for our success. Develop yourself in a culture that values flexibility, expects your opinion and trusts your decisions. Together we evolve and so will you, in an environment that asks you to challenge yourself – and us.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Work as part of an agile team in design, development and deployment of enterprise-scale web applications
• Work with product owners and business analysts to understand business requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Build an internal portal application using React, micro-frontend, micro-services and event-driven architecture
• Build Java micro-services to support the frontend and produce / consume Kafka topics
• Work with DevOps and other squads on the CI/CD pipeline
• Follow the well-architected software development and security practices
• Get familiar with various domain datastores such as Oracle, MongoDB or Appian Cloud database
• Recommend and mentor the team on React and micro-frontend developments
• Provide support on production issues

You May be a Good Fit if:

• In-depth knowledge of Javascript and React
• 5 years of experience withReact, Java and Spring Framework
• Strong in CSS, HTML and web application development knowledge
• Experience with micro-frontend development
• Experience with Bitbucket, Bamboo and JIRA
• Experience working in an Agile development team
• Experience with relational database technologies such as Oracle, PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Strong understanding of software development principles and design patterns
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, a team player and a quick learner
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or comparable

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Familiar with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, EKS or Elasticsearch
• Familiar with Kafka
• Familiar with MongoDB

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 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 workplacewhere all voices are valued, withEmployee 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