Staff Software Engineer

Overview

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

8+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of delivering impactful, multi-team technical projects.

Proficiency in Java and C#/.Net programming languages.

Experience with relational databases (Postgres, SQL Server), Columnar data storage and NoSQL data stores at scale.

Expertise in developing production-grade RESTful APIs and microservices.

Familiarity with cloud-native applications using Docker & Kubernetes, as well as on-premise solutions.

Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis.

Solid grasp of software design principles, architectural best practices, and writing well-tested, high-quality code.

Advanced knowledge of multi-threading, memory management, and query processing.

Passion for ensuring application scalability, availability, reliability, security, and cost-effective execution.

Resilience and adaptability in navigating organizational and technical change.

Deep knowledge of testing strategies and system health maintenance for complex systems.

Education

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

Responsibilities

Define and execute multi-year, multi-team technical strategies with measurable business impact.

Deliver large-scale, high-stakes projects while managing complexity and ambiguity.

Drive alignment across teams and the broader organization to prioritize customer-centric outcomes.

Exercise sounds technical judgment to influence roadmaps and strategic decisions.

Mentor engineers across teams, fostering a growth mindset and technical excellence.

Build and maintain robust software architectures with scalability and flexibility for evolving use cases.

Act as a role model by demonstrating collaboration, innovation, and Moody’s core values.

Lead change management initiatives and embrace ambiguity to drive innovation.

Create and implement solutions that balance short-term needs with long-term organizational goals.

Engage in both technical and non-technical decision-making, achieving consensus across diverse viewpoints.

Anticipate and address technical challenges while proactively managing risks.

Develop and communicate clear technical narratives to influence stakeholders.

Partner with product teams to align technical trade-offs with customer value.

Lead technical discussions, reviews, and documentation to ensure design quality and strategic alignment.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, place of origin, disability, marital or familial 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.

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