Staff Software Engineer

Moody’s is a developmental culture where we value candidates who are willing to grow. So, if you are excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, please apply! You may be a perfect fit for this role or other open roles.

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We are seeking a seasoned Software Developer with a minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in this field. The successful candidate will have a solid history of delivering software and services from ideation to deployment. A Bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred, although not mandatory if the candidate has equivalent professional experience.

Technical Competencies:

The ideal candidate will possess proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Scala, C++, Python, or C#.

Experience with SQL Server or Oracle RDBMS, and familiarity with native database APIs and operations, is a must.

Core competencies should include a comprehensive understanding of data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis.

The candidate should have a demonstrated grasp of design patterns and coding best practices, with the ability to write code that can be effectively unit-tested. Advanced programming concepts such as multi-threading, memory management, and query processing should be well understood and implemented in their previous work.

We value individuals with a keen interest in ensuring application scalability, availability, reliability, security, and cost-effective execution.

The ability to deliver high-quality work under tight schedules is critical.

Practical experience with relational and big data storage like S3, and developing production-quality RESTful APIs and Microservices, is required. Familiarity with systems and services development using Docker and Kubernetes is also a must.

Preferred Competencies:

While not mandatory, experience with cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) will be considered an asset.

A basic understanding of VPN/VPC and computer networking principles is desirable.

Experience working in an agile development environment will be viewed favorably.

The ideal candidate will also have excellent communication skills, with the proven ability to convey complex ideas in a concise and clear manner. We are looking for passionate individuals who are ready to contribute to our team's success.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $163,200.00 - $236,550.00, 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.
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This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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