Engineering & Quality - Software Engineer, Associate ...

OverviewFitch Group is seeking an Engineering & Quality - Software Engineer, Associate Director based out of our Chicago office. Fitch Group is a leading global financial information services provider delivering credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group’s culture emphasizes credibility, independence, and transparency, spanning Fitch Ratings and Fitch Solutions. Fitch’s Technology & Data Team is a dynamic department where innovation meets impact, with investment in AI and cloud technologies. We are recognized by Built In as a “Best Place to Work in Technology” for multiple years. Want to learn more about a career in technology and data at Fitch? Visit: You’ll Make An ImpactContribute to and develop sophisticated automation frameworks that are efficient, flexible, and reusable. Develop and execute data-driven QA strategies, leveraging SQL, Python, or other tools to test and monitor large datasets. Ensure quality standards are integrated into all phases of the project lifecycle. Design, implement, and manage test plans, scripts, and scenarios for regulatory reports, system changes, and data pipelines. Act as a QA lead, guiding QA analysts and testers working on regulatory reporting. Provide executive-level reporting on QA metrics, risks, and readiness for regulatory deliverables. Partner with cross-functional teams (Technology, Compliance, Risk, and Operations) to deliver high-quality outcomes. Integrate test case execution and reporting within the CI/CD pipeline to align with the DevOps strategy, criteria, requirements, and user stories. Work in the SDET capacity to automate early in conjunction with other engineers’ efforts to build systems.What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)Contribute to and develop automation frameworks that are efficient, flexible, and reusable.Develop and execute data-driven QA strategies using SQL, Python, or other tools to test large datasets.Design, implement, and manage test plans, scripts, and scenarios for regulatory reports, system changes, and data pipelines.Lead QA analysts and testers working on regulatory reporting.Provide executive-level QA metrics, risk assessments, and readiness reporting for regulatory deliverables.Collaborate with Technology, Compliance, Risk, and Operations to deliver high-quality tegrate test execution and reporting within the CI/CD pipeline in line with DevOps.Contribute in SDET capacity to automate early with other engineers.You May Be a Good Fit If8+ years of ETL / Data Warehouse / Big data / Data Platform experience.6+ years of progressive experience in Data Quality Assurance, Data Governance, or Regulatory Projects.Strong hands-on experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL; able to write complex SQL and PL/SQL.Experience with ETL processes (Data Warehouse) and BI tools (QlikSaas, Tableau, etc.).Experience creating reusable code/scripts for automated frameworks using Python (Pandas, Numpy, Requests, Boto3).Strong hands-on experience with Kafka data streams, APIs, web services, and microservices.Experience in Agile/SCRUM environments.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to translate technical insights into business terms.What Would Make You Stand OutExperience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS services (Athena, S3, Glue, Lambda, Starburst, etc.).Familiarity with financial regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC, Dodd-Frank, ESMA).Strong QA methodologies, test automation, and data validation frameworks.Knowledge of ML or AI-driven testing frameworks for data quality assurance.Understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (Jenkins, Bamboo, GitHub, etc.).Exposure to BDD concepts and enhanced acceptance criteria.Exposure to code quality metrics and shift-left principles.Why Choose FitchHybrid work environment: 2–3 days in office per week, depending on business needs and location.Culture of learning and mobility: Training, leadership development, and mentorship vesting in your future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement.Health and wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings.Parenting policies: Family-friendly policies including generous parental clusive work environment: Collaborative culture with Employee Resource Groups.Giving back: Paid volunteer days and matching donations.Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. Employees must avoid conflicts of interest and may be asked to declare holdings before commencing employment. If you or your immediate family have holdings that may conflict with work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest before starting.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 CHICAGO ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay range for the role is between $130,000 and $140,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which may include additional incentives and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17