Transformation Engineer - Software Development, AI & Quality Engineering (Chicago)

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Transformation Engineer - Software Development, AI & Quality Engineering

Fitch Group is seeking a hands-on  Transformation Engineer  with strong expertise in  software development, AI-enabled engineering, and modern quality practices . This role will focus on building intelligent engineering solutions that improve how teams design, develop, test, and deliver data-intensive platforms and applications. The ideal candidate is a strong developer who can apply  AI, automation and engineering best practices to accelerate delivery, improve platform reliability, strengthen quality, and help evolve traditional QA into a more proactive, engineering-led quality model.

What We Offer:

Impactful work  – Build and improve high-quality platforms used by analysts worldwide, with direct visibility into how your engineering solutions enhance reliability, trust, and production readiness.

Modern Engineering stack  – Work with Python-based frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, AWS, Kubernetes, modern automation tools, and AI-assisted engineering and quality solutions.

Continuous learning  – Grow through training, certifications, conferences, and clearly defined career paths into senior engineering and transformation roles.

Flexible environment  – Work from our Chicago or Toronto office with hybrid flexibility, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and strong work-life balance.

Innovation‑driven culture  – Experiment with AI-enabled engineering approaches, intelligent automation, and modern quality practices while helping shape technical strategy across platforms.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Design and build  scalable engineering solutions  that use  AI and automation  to improve software delivery, testing, and platform reliability.
• Develop  production-grade frameworks, services, and utilities  in Python and related technologies to support intelligent validation, automation, and quality controls.
• Partner with engineering teams to embed  quality engineering and validation practices  early in the development lifecycle and drive  shift-left transformation .
• Apply  AI/ML techniques  to improve test generation, coverage optimization, anomaly detection, defect identification, and engineering insight.
• Build and enhance  data and platform validation capabilities  across ETL pipelines, APIs, microservices, and streaming architecture.
• Integrate automation and intelligent quality checks into  CI/CD pipelines  to support continuous testing, quality gates, and release confidence.
• Help modernize legacy QA approaches into  developer-aligned quality engineering frameworks  and scalable engineering practices.
• Collaborate across  Technology, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Emerging Tech  to drive consistent engineering and quality outcomes.
• Provide clear reporting and insights on engineering quality, risks, and release readiness, leveraging AI where appropriate.

What You Need to Have:

• 8+ years of experience in  software engineering, data platforms, ETL, or large-scale distributed systems .
• Strong hands-on development experience, particularly in  Python , with the ability to build reusable frameworks, services, and automation solutions.
• Experience applying  AI/ML or intelligent automation  in engineering workflows, especially in validation, testing, optimization, or anomaly detection.
• Strong knowledge of  data systems , including ETL, batch/streaming pipelines, APIs, and microservices.
• Advanced experience with  SQL  and relational databases such as  Oracle and PostgreSQL .
• Experience with modern automation and quality tools, including  Playwright and/or Selenium , with a strong understanding of how quality engineering supports software delivery.
• Familiarity with  CI/CD, DevOps, and continuous quality engineering  practices.
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams to adopt  quality‑first and shift‑left practices  across design, development, and deployment.
• Familiarity with  self-healing automation ,  intelligent orchestration, or AI-assisted validation frameworks.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Strong understanding of how  intelligent test orchestration  supports DevOps and continuous quality gates.
• Familiarity with  AI‑ or ML‑based approaches  for data quality assurance including model validation, drift detection, or intelligent checks.
• Ability to act as a thought partner on how  AI can continuously improve engineering and quality outcomes  across platforms.
• Awareness of  AI governance, explainability, and responsible AI principles , particularly in regulated or risk‑sensitive environments.
• Financial Services Background – Experience with analytical workflows, financial products, or regulatory processes

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

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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 interests 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 Group 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 rates for the role will be between $130,000 and $150,000 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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