Staff 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. 

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

· Proven track record of delivering robust backend systems in Python, Rust, C#, Java, or other modern programming languages.

· Strong experience designing and building scalable APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.

· Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects from concept to production.

· Confident in communication with other parts of the organization, to ensure that we are correctly prioritising and building the correct thing fo our customers.

· Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams with a focus on continuous delivery.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to mentor junior engineers.

· Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or integration of AI features into backend systems is a plus.

Education

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be entrusted with building and maintaining our backend services, you will need to work closely with a variety of teams and stakeholders across the organization.

· Design, develop, and maintain backend services that power our core platforms.

· Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define technical solutions and deliver high-impact features.

· Lead architectural discussions and drive best practices in code quality, testing, and performance.

· Contribute to the evolution of our engineering culture through mentorship and technical leadership.

· Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve system performance and developer productivity

About the team

The MaxSight / Corporate and Government team is responsible for delivering data-driven solutions that empower public and private sector clients to make informed decisions.

By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in enterprise-scale backend systems, AI-enhanced analytics, and mission-critical infrastructure that supports Moody’s strategic goals across global markets

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.