Lead Software Engineer, AI-Driven Full-Stack Platforms

Hearst Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Premier London offices

Career development

Job summary

Fitch Ratings in London is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide AI-enabled full-stack applications. You will shape technical architecture, mentor engineers, and partner with product, analytics, and technology teams to modernize workflows.

The role combines hands-on coding with strategic leadership. You should have 12+ years in enterprise software, strong Python/JavaScript, REST APIs, and experience with AI tools.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering background with enterprise focus.
• Hands-on experience with full-stack development and modern frameworks.
• Experience integrating AI capabilities into applications.
• Excellent collaboration across product and analytics teams.

Responsibilities

• Define technical vision and accelerate AI-enabled transformation.
• Lead through influence, mentoring engineers and stakeholders.
• Champion innovation while ensuring responsible AI practices.
• Ensure engineering excellence with robust CI/CD and scalable architecture.
• Shape team direction and drive cross-team initiatives.
• Maintain reliability and navigate complexity in fast-paced environments.

Job description

Fitch Ratings in London is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide AI-enabled full-stack applications. You will shape technical architecture, mentor engineers, and partner with product, analytics, and technology teams to modernize workflows.

The role combines hands-on coding with strategic leadership. You should have 12+ years in enterprise software, strong Python/JavaScript, REST APIs, and experience with AI tools.