Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Salary: £65,000 - 105,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• We require 8+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 3–5 years leading highly technical engineering teams.
• We require demonstrated experience delivering enterprise-scale software platforms, APIs, and distributed systems.
• We require strong proficiency in C++, Java (Spring Boot), and/or Python (FastAPI or similar), with the ability to guide architecture, design, and implementation.
• We require experience designing, building, and supporting RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures.
• We require a strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and hands-on experience with AWS services.
• We require experience working with relational databases and data access patterns, including SQL performance tuning and optimization.
• We require a solid understanding of software design principles, distributed systems, event-driven architectures, scalability, reliability, and security.
• We require experience implementing automated testing strategies and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• We require proven ability to lead technical teams, influence architecture decisions, and drive delivery in Agile environments.
• We require strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for business and executive stakeholders.
• We value experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, or similar technologies to improve engineering productivity.

Responsibilities:

• We will lead and mentor a high-performing software engineering team, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and career development.
• We will deliver scalable, secure, and business-aligned solutions.
• We will partner with Data Product, CDO, Architecture, and business leaders to define and execute technical strategy for cloud-native platforms and data-driven products.
• We will provide hands-on technical leadership for the design, development, and delivery of modern backend services, APIs, and distributed systems.
• We will drive architecture decisions, establish engineering standards, and champion best practices for scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability.
• We will guide engineering teams in building and integrating services that enable seamless access to enterprise data platforms and business capabilities.
• We will collaborate closely with product owners and cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize work, align technical investments, and achieve business outcomes.
• We will ensure high-quality software delivery through automated testing, code reviews, observability, and engineering governance.
• We will lead resolution of complex technical and operational challenges while improving platform performance, resiliency, and operational excellence.
• We will champion DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automation practices to accelerate delivery and improve engineering efficiency.
• We will evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-enabled engineering capabilities, to drive innovation and productivity across the organization.

Technologies:

• AI
• AWS
• Backend
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Copilot
• DevSecOps
• FastAPI
• GitHub
• Support
• Java
• Python
• SQL
• Security
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• microservices
• Agentic AI
• AI Agents
• ASP.NET
• ArgoCD
• C#
• Docker
• Embedded
• Kafka
• Kubernetes
• MCP
• MongoDB
• NoSQL
• RAG
• Redis
• Terraform

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We are Fitch Group, a leading global financial information services provider delivering credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools that support more efficient and transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience, colleagues in more than 30 countries, and dual headquarters in London and New York, our culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is central to everything we do. Our Technology & Data Team is a dynamic, innovative environment powered by AI and cloud solutions, and includes teams such as the Chief Data Office, Chief Software Office, Chief Technology Office, Emerging Technology, Shared Technology Services, Technology Risk, and the Executive Program Management Office. This role is part of our FDR Data Tech team, which designs, builds, and maintains our core data repository and ratings platform. We offer a supportive environment with a 40% in-office monthly model, learning and mobility programs, leadership development, mentorship, retirement planning, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, family-friendly parental leave, inclusive employee resource groups, and volunteer opportunities. We are proud to be recognized by Built In as a Best Place to Work in Technology for three years in a row.

last updated 34 week of 2026