Transformation Engineer - Software Development, AI & Quality Engineering

Fitch Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Fitch Group is looking for a Transformation Engineer based in Chicago. You will focus on building intelligent engineering solutions that enhance reliability and efficiency in software development processes.

The ideal candidate possesses strong development skills, particularly in Python, and has substantial experience with automation and AI practices. This role offers competitive compensation and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, data platforms, or large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong hands-on development experience, particularly in Python.
• Experience applying AI/ML or intelligent automation in engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable engineering solutions using AI and automation.
• Develop production-grade frameworks and utilities in Python.
• Partner with engineering teams to embed quality practices early in the development.

Skills

Software engineering

AI and automation

Python

Data systems

SQL

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Playwright

Selenium

Job description

Requisition ID: 48185

Business Unit: Fitch Group

Category: Information Technology

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Transformation Engineer - Software Development, AI & Quality Engineering

Fitch Group is seeking a hands‑on Transformation Engineer with strong expertise in software development, AI‑enabled engineering, and modern quality practices. This role will focus on building intelligent engineering solutions that improve how teams design, develop, test, and deliver data‑intensive platforms and applications. The ideal candidate is a strong developer who can apply AI, automation and engineering best practices to accelerate delivery, improve platform reliability, strengthen quality, and help evolve traditional QA into a more proactive, engineering‑led quality model.

What We Offer:

• Impactful work: Build and improve high‑quality platforms used by analysts worldwide, with direct visibility into how your engineering solutions enhance reliability, trust, and production readiness.
• Modern Engineering stack: Work with Python‑based frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, AWS, Kubernetes, modern automation tools, and AI‑assisted engineering and quality solutions.
• Continuous learning: Grow through training, certifications, conferences, and clearly defined career paths into senior engineering and transformation roles.
• Flexible environment: Work from our Chicago or Toronto office with hybrid flexibility, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and strong work‑life balance.
• Innovation‑driven culture: Experiment with AI‑enabled engineering approaches, intelligent automation, and modern quality practices while helping shape technical strategy across platforms.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Design and build scalable engineering solutions that use AI and automation to improve software delivery, testing, and platform reliability.
• Develop production‑grade frameworks, services, and utilities in Python and related technologies to support intelligent validation, automation, and quality controls.
• Partner with engineering teams to embed quality engineering and validation practices early in the development lifecycle and drive shift‑left transformation.
• Apply AI/ML techniques to improve test generation, coverage optimization, anomaly detection, defect identification, and engineering insight.
• Build and enhance data and platform validation capabilities across ETL pipelines, APIs, microservices, and streaming architecture.
• Integrate automation and intelligent quality checks into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing, quality gates, and release confidence.
• Help modernize legacy QA approaches into developer‑aligned quality engineering frameworks and scalable engineering practices.
• Collaborate across Technology, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Emerging Tech to drive consistent engineering and quality outcomes.
• Provide clear reporting and insights on engineering quality, risks, and release readiness, leveraging AI where appropriate.

What You Need to Have:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, data platforms, ETL, or large‑scale distributed systems.
• Strong hands‑on development experience, particularly in Python, with the ability to build reusable frameworks, services, and automation solutions.
• Experience applying AI/ML or intelligent automation in engineering workflows, especially in validation, testing, optimization, or anomaly detection.
• Strong knowledge of data systems, including ETL, batch/streaming pipelines, APIs, and microservices.
• Advanced experience with SQL and relational databases such as Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with modern automation and quality tools, including Playwright and/or Selenium, with a strong understanding of how quality engineering supports software delivery.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, and continuous quality engineering practices.
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams to adopt quality‑first and shift‑left practices across design, development, and deployment.
• Familiarity with self‑healing automation, intelligent orchestration, or AI‑assisted validation frameworks.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Strong understanding of how intelligent test orchestration supports DevOps and continuous quality gates.
• Familiarity with AI‑ or ML‑based approaches for data quality assurance including model validation, drift detection, or intelligent checks.
• Ability to act as a thought partner on how AI can continuously improve engineering and quality outcomes across platforms.
• Awareness of AI governance, explainability, and responsible AI principles, particularly in regulated or risk‑sensitive environments.
• Financial Services Background – Experience with analytical workflows, financial products, or regulatory processes.

Equal Opportunity and Affidavit Statement:

Fitch Group 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.

FOR CHICAGO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $130,000 and $150,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long‑term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.