Fitch Group is currently seeking Associate Technologists for our Next-Generation Technology &Data Talent program (NeXT) based out of our London office.

The 12-month program will give candidates the training they need to become a successful technology professional within the Technology and Data Organization. The program is rotational, and each graduate trainee will receive intensive induction training before undertaking three, four-month placements within specialist areas of the team.  These placements will include traditional development roles alongside quality assurance (QA), site reliability/DevOps, database management, and other technical disciplines (vibe code, low code, no code, etc..). Throughout the program we will provide training in a variety of subject matter, covering information about the Fitch's business and the current and next-generation technologies.The aim of the Technology and Data Organization is to enable Fitch’s business to operate more effectively—with better information, resilient platforms, and streamlined workflows—to produce high-quality ratings and research in a timely manner. Participants will learn to engage with business stakeholders, understand and document business needs, translate those needs into clear technical requirements and user stories, and deliver solutions that meet measurable outcomes. At the conclusion of the program, upon graduation, candidates will be placed on one of our technology teams across different disciplines.   

What We Offer: 

• Access to regular training sessions hosted by senior members of the technology team 

• Proper guidance by mentors, team leaders, and peer buddies 

• Opportunity to work on real-time projects from day one 

• Experience working in various teams within the Technology and Data Organization (application development & testing, Site Reliability Engineering, Business Applications, Data Science and Machine Learning Engineering etc.), with exposure to software development and testing, cloud computing and DevOps, AI/ML, data analytics, etc.  

We’ll Count on You To: 

• Develop expertise in analysis, design, development, and testing software applications using modern application development frameworks, front-end, full-stack, and data engineering technologies, leveraging AI-assisted tooling and agentic frameworks.  

• Collaborate on the design, build, and testing of comprehensive, scalable, and secure data products and APIs.  

• Develop software using programming languages and/or frameworks such as Python, Java, Springboot, JavaScript, React or similar, applying knowledge of fundamental software engineering principles and design patterns.  

• Apply test-driven development and behavior-driven development techniques to optimize the software development process, leveraging best-in-class automation to conduct comprehensive quality assurance testing, including writing and maintaining automated test scripts. 

• Collaborate in developing and deploying ML & Gen AI solutions to meet enterprise goals and support innovation and experimentation, where applicable to your rotation 

• Work closely with the cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) and application security teams to implement the best practices and standards for data loading, LLM workflows, DevOps, and DevSecOps.  

• Collaborate with Product Owners to understand the vision of Fitch products and their objectives, and translate business needs into clear technical requirements and user stories   

What You Need to Have: 

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or computer information systems  

• Graduating between December 2025 and June 2026  

• Demonstrated knowledge of at least one or two programming languages (Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, etc.)  

• Understanding of software design patterns, ML and cloud computing fundamentals (AWS or similar platforms)  

• Hands-on experience with Gen AI-assisted software development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Cody or equivalent)  

• Proficiency in ML algorithms, such as multi-class classification, decision trees, support vector machines, and neural networks (deep learning experience strongly preferred)  

• Less than 6 months of full-time software engineering experience.   

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

• High levels of creativity, quick problem-solving capabilities; out-of-the-box thinking. 

• Great collaborator and team player with strong interpersonal skills. 

• Proven software engineering experience/interest through previous internships, work experience, or coding competitions. 

• Keen interest in learning new technologies, especially in Gen AI and agentic frameworks. 

Why Choose Fitch: 

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• 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

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.

For more information please visit our websites:  

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

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.

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