AVP Mgr-Software Engineering

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. 

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. 

We are seeking an AVP - Mgr Software Engineering who excels in both technical expertise and leadership. This role requires current hands-on coding with Java and Angular while simultaneously managing direct reports and leading project-based work. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, a strong ability to mentor and lead a team, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with Java development in enterprise-grade applications.
• Extensive experience with Angular and Typescript, including developing and maintaining scalable front-end architectures.
• Strong expertise in building and deploying microservices using frameworks like Spring Boot.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs (REST, GraphQL, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code as part of current hands-on coding responsibilities.
• Recent experience managing direct reports, providing mentorship, and fostering team growth.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale software development projects, including project planning, execution, and delivery.
• Strong problem-solving skills, collaborative mindset, and ability to manage cross-functional teams in agile environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-level software solutions using Java, Angular, Typescript, and Spring Boot.
• Drive the implementation of microservices, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Actively contribute to coding tasks and peer reviews to maintain high-quality code standards across the team.
• Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering skill development and career growth.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Drive adoption of best practices and modern development methodologies, including CI/CD, automated testing, and agile workflows.
• Lead the design and implementation of robust API solutions, ensuring secure and efficient integrations with external systems.
• Track project progress, allocate resources, and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality software products that align with business objectives.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $140,200.00 - $203,350.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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