Job Description
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.
- Strong experience designing, developing, testing, and operating production-grade software systems in a modern engineering environment.
- Proficient in modern web and backend technologies such as React, .NET Core, C#, Java, Python, or similar; experience with Rust is a plus.
- Experience building scalable APIs, microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native applications.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and secure software development practices.
- Ability to own services, components, or features end to end, from technical design through delivery and production support.
- Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools and automation to improve coding, testing, documentation, and team productivity.
- Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to mentor less experienced engineers.
- Awareness of responsible AI, security, and risk management considerations in enterprise software delivery.
- Willingness to work across different programming languages you may not be familiar with, using AI tooling such as Claude Code to become productive quickly.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and operate backend services, APIs, integrations, and platform capabilities.
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact product features.
- Contribute to technical design discussions and help shape pragmatic architecture decisions for assigned services and features.
- Maintain high standards for code quality, testing, documentation, performance, reliability, and security.
- Use AI-powered development tools responsibly to streamline engineering workflows and improve delivery quality.
- Support production systems through monitoring, troubleshooting, incident response, and continuous improvement.
- Mentor associate and software engineers through code review, pairing, debugging, and knowledge sharing.
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.
In a world shaped by increasingly interconnected risks, Moody's helps customers develop a holistic view of these risks to advance their business and act decisively. With a rich history of expertise in global markets and a diverse workforce in more than 40 countries, Moody's unites the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities.
Inclusion at Moody's
We strive to ensure all employees can safely express their true selves, without regard to their race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familiar status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other personal characteristic.
We recognize the importance of supporting and understanding each other. Our commitment extends to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace with zero tolerance for racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, sexism, homophobia or any other expression of hate, in any form, for any group or community.
We also believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity to succeed. This dedication extends to growth opportunities for both our employees and our communities.
Discover how we're building a culture where every voice belongs and learn 'What is Inclusion' at Moody's. For more explore Inclusion at Moody's.
Return to Work is Moody’s
Ready to re-ignite your career? Moody’s RE-IGNITE is a paid full-time opportunity for people who have experienced a two-year hiatus from work or more. Our 16-week program introduces you to one of our dynamic teams with hands-on projects, coaching & mentoring, leadership development, and networking events. Many of our participants have gone on to full-time roles with Moody’s.
Apply to a RE-IGNITE opportunity today.
Testimonial:
RE-IGNITE Alumni: Veena, Know Your Customer
“Moody’s RE-IGNITE was the kind of return-to-work opportunity I was looking for when I felt ready to re-enter the workforce in a full-time capacity. During RE-IGNITE I had the opportunity to work on live projects, strengthen and expand my skill set, learn about different aspects of the business, interact with Moody’s senior management and learn from their experience. RE-IGNITE helped me immensely in easing back into the workforce.”
RE-IGNITE Alumni: Melba, Data Solutions
“RE-IGNITE was a great experience. Not only was it a well-managed and supportive transition back to the workforce, but it was also a great way to learn about the Moody’s culture and ensure a good fit. The broad exposure to diverse people and senior management enhanced our knowledge of all Moody’s lines of business.”
RE-IGNITE Alumni: Joanna, Corporate Finance Group
“RE-IGNITE was a terrific way to not only return to the workforce, but also to learn about Moody’s as a company, its culture, and especially its strong focus on diversity and inclusion.”