Senior Full Stack Engineer

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Fitch Group, Inc, Chicago, IL – Senior Full Stack Engineer

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack Engineer based out of our Chicago office.

About Fitch Group As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights. 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.

About the Team Fitch's Technology & Data Team is a dynamic department where innovation meets impact. It is home to diverse roles united by a passion for leveraging modern technology to drive projects that matter.

• 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 Dev Ops and other squads on the CI/CD pipeline.
• Provide support on production issues and mentor the team on React and micro‑frontend developments.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• In‑depth knowledge of JavaScript, React, Node.js, and Python.
• Experience with Webpack, Module Federation, and micro‑frontend development.
• Experience with relational database technologies such as SQL Server and Postgre
  
  SQL.

• Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, or Elasticsearch.
• Familiarity with Azure services such as Blob storage and Azure Functions.
• Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and frameworks.

• Hybrid work environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required.
• A culture of learning & mobility: dedicated trainings, leadership development, and mentorship programs.
• Investing in your future: retirement planning, tuition reimbursement.
• Health & wellbeing: comprehensive healthcare offerings.
• Supportive parenting policies: family‑friendly policies, generous global parental leave.
• Inclusive work environment: collaborative workplace with employee resource groups.
• Dedication to giving back: paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations.

Expected base pay for Chicago roles: $120,000 – $130,000 per year. Actual salary will be individualized based on education, training, experience, and performance. Compensation may include commission, discretionary bonuses, long‑term incentives, and other benefits.

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. In addition, to protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, employees must avoid conflicts of interest or appearances of conflict. If selected for a role, you will be required to declare any securities holdings or potential conflicts and may be asked to divest such holdings.