myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community
Associate Director, Software Engineering 1
myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Fitch Group is currently seeking an Associate Director, Software Engineering based out of our Chicago or New York office. Fitch Group is an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. 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 and Fitch Solutions. Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. Fitch's Technology & Data Team is a dynamic department where innovation meets impact. We are investing in cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud solutions and offer a diverse range of roles and backgrounds united by a shared passion for leveraging modern technology to drive projects that matter to our organization and clients. How you’ll make an impact Contribute to the development (Front-End and Backend Services), design, and non-functional requirements (high availability, scalability, performance, service uptime and monitoring) of Marketing Websites, by utilizing the latest technologies and industry best practices. As a Senior Technical team member, mentor Junior Developers and perform PR reviews of other team members. Monitor metrics for engineering quality and work with the Cloud Engineering Team to establish optimum infra for the various services as per scalability requirements. Collaborate with service provider teams like IAM, InfoSec and Data Technology. Collaborate with Marketing Websites Product Owner, Stakeholders and technology partner organizations to execute the product roadmap. Contribute towards technical debt reduction, strategic initiatives, and innovation projects to align with organizational goals and deliver impactful outcomes. You May Be a Good Fit If
You are a full stack software engineer, with extensive experience in engineering and development, including building large-scale web applications (10+ years of experience preferred). Expertise in software engineering practices, specifically enabling incremental and agile delivery using continuous integration/delivery. Strong proficiency in domain-driven design and programming languages such as react.js, Next.js, typescript, Java and unit testing (Jest/JUnit). Experience with databases like Mongo and RDS (Postgres/MySQL/Maria DB). Experience with Content Management Systems, including Contentful and/or Drupal. Experience with Search Solutions like Elastic, OpenSearch and/or Apache Lucene. Familiarity with API specifications such as OpenAPI (Swagger), JSON, REST, and GraphQL. Experience building CI/CD pipelines using tools like Bamboo, GitHub Actions, etc. Strong understanding of cloud architecture, particularly AWS. Experience standardizing web component development leveraging design systems and modern UI frameworks. Strong track record of translating business requirements into architecture and design for new solutions. What Would Make You Stand Out
Experience with microservices and frameworks such as Spring-Boot. Good understanding of LLMs, Agentic AI and mainstream coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and/or Amazon Q. Knowledge of emerging AI API standards like MCP and A2A. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, remove impediments, and deliver great products in an agile environment. Ability to work with cross-functional teams towards a common goal. 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: Trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies and parental leave Inclusive Work Environment: Employee Resource Groups and collaborative culture Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and matched donations Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. Employees must avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of conflict. If successful in the recruitment process, you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you or your immediate family have holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest before beginning work. Fitch 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 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO ROLES ONLY:
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $170,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Information Services
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Fitch Group is currently seeking an Associate Director, Software Engineering based out of our Chicago or New York office. Fitch Group is an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. 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 and Fitch Solutions. Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. Fitch's Technology & Data Team is a dynamic department where innovation meets impact. We are investing in cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud solutions and offer a diverse range of roles and backgrounds united by a shared passion for leveraging modern technology to drive projects that matter to our organization and clients. How you’ll make an impact Contribute to the development (Front-End and Backend Services), design, and non-functional requirements (high availability, scalability, performance, service uptime and monitoring) of Marketing Websites, by utilizing the latest technologies and industry best practices. As a Senior Technical team member, mentor Junior Developers and perform PR reviews of other team members. Monitor metrics for engineering quality and work with the Cloud Engineering Team to establish optimum infra for the various services as per scalability requirements. Collaborate with service provider teams like IAM, InfoSec and Data Technology. Collaborate with Marketing Websites Product Owner, Stakeholders and technology partner organizations to execute the product roadmap. Contribute towards technical debt reduction, strategic initiatives, and innovation projects to align with organizational goals and deliver impactful outcomes. You May Be a Good Fit If
You are a full stack software engineer, with extensive experience in engineering and development, including building large-scale web applications (10+ years of experience preferred). Expertise in software engineering practices, specifically enabling incremental and agile delivery using continuous integration/delivery. Strong proficiency in domain-driven design and programming languages such as react.js, Next.js, typescript, Java and unit testing (Jest/JUnit). Experience with databases like Mongo and RDS (Postgres/MySQL/Maria DB). Experience with Content Management Systems, including Contentful and/or Drupal. Experience with Search Solutions like Elastic, OpenSearch and/or Apache Lucene. Familiarity with API specifications such as OpenAPI (Swagger), JSON, REST, and GraphQL. Experience building CI/CD pipelines using tools like Bamboo, GitHub Actions, etc. Strong understanding of cloud architecture, particularly AWS. Experience standardizing web component development leveraging design systems and modern UI frameworks. Strong track record of translating business requirements into architecture and design for new solutions. What Would Make You Stand Out
Experience with microservices and frameworks such as Spring-Boot. Good understanding of LLMs, Agentic AI and mainstream coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and/or Amazon Q. Knowledge of emerging AI API standards like MCP and A2A. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, remove impediments, and deliver great products in an agile environment. Ability to work with cross-functional teams towards a common goal. 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: Trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies and parental leave Inclusive Work Environment: Employee Resource Groups and collaborative culture Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and matched donations Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. Employees must avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of conflict. If successful in the recruitment process, you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you or your immediate family have holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest before beginning work. Fitch 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 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO ROLES ONLY:
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $170,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Information Services
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