Associate Director, Engineering & Quality

As a leading global financial information services provider, our client 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, our client’s culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes our client Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, and our client Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data, and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, our client is owned by Hearst.

About the Team

Join the Data Marketplace Tech team within the CSO organization-a highly visible group responsible for designing, building, and scaling solutions that free up data and empower business decisions across Fitch. The team collaborates closely with stakeholders across the organization to deliver next-generation data capabilities with a focus on faster time to market, data engineering, robust data controls, innovation, and leveraging AI/ML for data solutions.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Architect, develop, test, and deploy robust data solutions and architecture diagrams to support evolving business needs.
• Lead hands-on coding and testing for data engineering and data initiatives, ensuring quality and reliability in all deliverables.
• Utilize tools such as Collibra (Data Governance) and Starburst (Data Mesh) to drive advanced data management and integration across the organization.
• Perform complex SQL queries and data analyses to directly support critical business decisions.
• Design, implement, and test APIs and data solutions using Python and related technologies.
• Estimate project efforts, coordinate and prioritize multiple projects, and mentor contractors and junior team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data solutions with broader business goals and present project status and technical insights to stakeholders and senior management.
• Collaborate closely with AI/ML teams to align data engineering practices with leading-edge use cases such as LLM-powered applications, intelligent assistants, and enterprise semantic search within our environment, which includes GPT, Amazon Q, and Microsoft Copilot.

You May be a Good Fit if

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• You bring 8+ years of hands-on experience in the data space, with demonstrated expertise in financial services.
• You possess extensive experience with Data Lake, Data Governance, Data Mesh, and Data Warehouses, and advanced proficiency in SQL for data analysis and testing.
• You have demonstrated experience programming in Python and possess expertise in APIs.
• You demonstrate proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies, and project management tools such as Jira.
• You are aware of data solutions supporting AI/ML workloads, including familiarity with MCP, knowledge graphs, and vector databases.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Expertise with Collibra Data Governance and Starburst Data Mesh.
• Experience with marketplace architecture supporting AI/ML workloads.
• Hands-on experience with LLM/RAG, semantic search, and NLP applications.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, test-driven code.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to mentor and upskill technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional, collaborative environments.

Why Choose Our Client

• Work-Life Balance First: 40% in-office monthly stay connected while keeping flexibility.
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated training, leadership development, and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at our client 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 & Well-being: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational well-being.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, are designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee 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.