Fitch Group is a leading, integral financial information services provider offering 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 more than 30 countries, Fitch's culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world's top three credit rating agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics.
With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.Location: Monterrey, MXHow You'll Make an ImpactDesign, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high‐performing backend services and APIsBuild robust backend services using Java/Spring Boot and/or Python (FastAPI or similar)Develop and integrate APIs and data services, ensuring seamless interaction with enterprise data platforms and databases (SQL and NoSQL)Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and data/engineering teams to deliver high‐quality, business‐aligned solutionsContribute to architectural decisions and implement best practices for performance, scalability, and maintainabilityEnsure code quality through automated testing (unit, integration) and active participation in code reviewsTroubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing applications for performance and reliabilitySupport CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices to enable efficient and secure deploymentsContribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, tooling, and development processesYou May Be a Good Fit IfBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)3–5+ years of hands‐on experience in full stack software developmentStrong proficiency in Java (Spring Boot) and/or Python (FastAPI or similar)Solid experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with distributed systemsStrong database skills (SQL required; experience with PL/SQL or optimization is a plus)Understanding of modern software engineering principles (microservices, event‐driven architecture, scalability,



performance)Experience with testing frameworks and building automated test suitesFamiliarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and modern development toolingStrong problem‐solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in agile, collaborative environmentsExposure to AI‐assisted development tools (e.G., GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q)What Would Make You Stand OutExperience building end‐to‐end applications in cloud‐native environments (AWS, Kubernetes/EKS, Docker)Experience with event‐driven architectures (Kafka or similar)Knowledge of caching and high‐performance patterns (Redis/Valkey, etc.)Exposure to NoSQL databases (e.G., MongoDB)Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines (e.G., GitHub Actions)Understanding of distributed systems design and data‐intensive applicationsExperience working in data‐centric platforms (data lakes, APIs, analytics ecosystems)Ability to navigate cross‐functional environments and influence technical decisionsHands‐on experience building AI agents (e.G., using LangChain or LlamaIndex), implementing RAG over enterprise data, and enforcing robust guardrails through rigorous testing and evaluationApplying AI/ML to boost engineering productivity (e.G., GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q) and using agentic AI to automate workflows such as code reviews, test generation, data quality checks, and runbook executionExperience working with AI connection protocols (e.G., MCP, A2A) that ensure secure, interoperable, observable, and vendor‐agnostic communication with authenticated, auditable messaging and robust error handlingWhy Choose FitchWork‐Life Balance First: 40% in‐office monthly stay connected while keeping flexibility.A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch 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 & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.Supportive Parenting Policies: Family‐friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, 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.Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward‐looking credit opinions.
To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest.
Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment.
If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them 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 ROLES ONLYExpected base pay rates for the role will be between $165,000 and $180,000 per year.
Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job‐related factors.
Base pay is one part of Fitch's total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long‐term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.
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📌 Senior Software Engineer - Backend 1 (Monterrey)
🏢 Fitch Group
📍 Monterrey