Engineering & Quality - Software Engineer, Full Stack - AI
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Job description
- Work as part of an agile team in design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale web applications.
- Build an internal portal application using React, micro-frontend, micro-services, and event-driven architecture.
- Develop Java micro-services to support the frontend and produce/consume Kafka topics.
- Collaborate with DevOps and other squads on the CI/CD pipeline.
- Provide support on production issues and mentor the team on React and micro-frontend developments.
Requirements
- You hold a Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- You have 1+ years of experience in software engineering.
- 1 year hands-on experience with AWS data services (Glue, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB) and Python frameworks including PySpark, Pandas, and FastAPI
- Strong SQL proficiency with demonstrated ability to optimize queries and tune performance across relational and analytical databases
- Experience with streaming technologies (Kafka) and workflow orchestration tools (Airflow)
- 1+ years working with cloud data warehouses (Snowflake preferred) and modern table formats (Iceberg, Delta Lake, or similar)
- Practical experience with data governance platforms (Collibra, Alation) and exposure to data mesh architectures or data virtualization tools (e.g., Starburst)
- Demonstrated ability to design and build REST or GraphQL APIs with integrated data/ML features
- Proven ability to leverage AI-powered coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Amazon Q, Cursor, or similar) to accelerate development velocity and improve code quality
- Demonstrated experience using modern AI tools for code generation, debugging, refactoring, and documentation to deliver production-ready solutions faster
- You have experience with relational database technologies such as SQLServer, PostgreSQL.
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- Familiarity with Azure services such as Blob storage, Azure Functions.
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and frameworks like MCP, etc.
Benefits & conditions
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
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FOR Chicago and New York ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $130,000 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.
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