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About Us:

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Application Development Team Lead based out of our Manchester office. This role will oversee the strategic direction, development, and delivery of our Java, REACT, and Python-based applications. You will work with dynamic and collaborative teams dedicated to maintaining high standards of quality, performance, and scalability for Fitch’s Ratings analytical business systems.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global leader in financial information services.
• High visibility role with significant impact on the direction and success of our software products.
• Amazing, innovative teams that value collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Fun, engaging, and welcoming working environment.

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard, allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity, encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences. Fitch’s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support.

With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision-making in this ever-changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Develop and execute the software engineering strategy for full-stack applications, aligning with the business roadmaps, priorities, and objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire teams of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Oversee the architecture, design, and development of applications using Java, REACT, and Python to ensure robustness, scalability, and maintainability, partnering closely with the Enterprise Data and Architecture teams.
• Contribute to the software engineering functional area to establish tools, technologies, standards, and ways of working that expedite Agile delivery.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of software solutions.
• Establish and outperform metrics on engineering quality, operational excellence, and agility.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience with Java, REACT, and Python, and related technologies.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering large-scale, high-performance applications.
• Demonstrated experience in applying streaming and event-driven techniques.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes / EKS-based container orchestration).
• Knowledge and exposure to Kafka.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Agile practitioner capabilities and experience working with or in Agile teams.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry.

If you are a seasoned full-stack developer with a passion for technology and a track record of delivering high-quality software solutions, we would love to hear from you!

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive 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.