Software Engineer - Backend Developer

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills And Competencies

• 3-5 years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of delivering impactful technical solutions in collaborative environments.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java, Scala, C#, C++, or Python.
• Experience with both relational databases (Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle) and NoSQL data stores at scale.
• Expertise in developing robust, production-quality RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with building cloud-native applications using Docker and Kubernetes, as well as on-premises software solutions.
• Comprehensive understanding of data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis.
• Strong grasp of software design principles, architectural best practices, and testing strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and collaborate across disciplines to drive outcomes that meet customer and business needs.
  
  

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions aligned with team and product goals that power risk quantification for the global P&C market.
• Independently own and execute key projects or components, ensuring delivery within deadlines and exceeding quality expectations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to prioritize impactful solutions that align with customer needs.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and optimize system performance.
• Proactively identify and resolve complex technical challenges, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Advocate for and implement improvements in team processes, tooling, and software quality.
• Document and communicate technical solutions and decisions effectively to stakeholders across teams.
  
  

About The Team

Our Insurance Solutions team is responsible for developing cutting-edge software, sophisticated models, and advanced analytics that power risk quantification for the global multi-trillion-dollar P&C market.

By joining our team, you will be part of building cutting-edge software, high-performance models, and advanced analytics to address today’s most complex challenges—from climate change to cyber threats. You'll work in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values curiosity, innovation, and shared success.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.