Associate Software Engineer

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

• 1–3 years of backend software development experience with strong programming skills in Python and hands-on experience building services using FastAPI.
• Experience developing REST APIs and cloud-based applications using AWS, with exposure to services such as Lambda, CloudWatch, and ECR.
• Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, and cloud-native databases for developing scalable and containerized backend applications.
• Understanding of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), with exposure to LLM APIs, prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), or AI-enabled application development.
• Familiarity with modern software engineering practices including testing, troubleshooting, Agile/Scrum development, service reliability, and AI-assisted development tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with an eagerness to learn emerging technologies and contribute within globally distributed engineering teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services and REST APIs using Python and FastAPI to support business-critical applications.
• Build and support cloud-based solutions using AWS, including services such as Lambda, CloudWatch, and ECR.
• Contribute to AI and Generative AI-enabled applications, including integrations with LLMs and AI services.
• Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes and support database integrations using SQL and cloud-native databases.
• Apply AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to improve developer productivity, testing, code quality, and service reliability.
• Troubleshoot application issues and collaborate with engineering teams across India and the US in an Agile environment to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.

About the Team

The Banking Technology Services team supports 20+ business-critical applications and develops scalable technology solutions that enable key banking capabilities. You will work with engineering teams across India and the US, contributing to modern backend and cloud-based applications using Python, FastAPI, AWS, and container technologies.
The team is also exploring AI and Generative AI capabilities, providing opportunities to gain hands-on experience with LLMs, AI-enabled applications, and modern AI-assisted software development practices.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is Rs1,287,300.00 - Rs2,156,250.00, 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 may be eligible for a completion bonus. Moody’s also offers insurance and a discounted employee stock purchase plan for limited duration employees.

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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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.