Associate Software Engineer

Moody's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Moody’s is building and deploying software solutions for its Corporates and Government engineering teams. The role emphasizes clean, tested code across APIs, services, and integrations in an agile setting.

Expect collaboration with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver customer-focused results. Exposure to cloud-native practices and AI-assisted development is encouraged within Moody’s engineering culture.

Qualifications

• For candidates with foundational software engineering experience and ability to write clean, tested code.
• Familiarity with web or backend tech such as React, .NET Core, C#, Python; Rust is a plus.
• Understanding of APIs, databases, design principles, version control, testing, and Agile delivery.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, CI/CD, containers, observability, or secure practices is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn cloud-native, distributed systems, and AI-assisted tooling.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions in an agile environment.
• Develop, test, document, and maintain features, APIs, and integrations under senior guidance.
• Participate in code reviews, ceremonies, and team learning activities.
• Write clean, reliable code and contribute to automated testing and docs.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering stakeholders to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Use approved AI-assisted tools responsibly to aid coding, testing, and learning.

Skills

Software engineering

Web/backend technologies

APIs & databases

CI/CD & cloud

Agile delivery

Testing & quality

AI-assisted development

Security & data protection

Cross-language learning

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

React

.NET Core

C#

Python

Rust

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.

Skills and Competencies

• Foundational software engineering experience, with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Working knowledge of modern web or backend technologies such as React, .NET Core, C#, Python, or similar; exposure to Rust is a plus.
• Understanding of APIs, databases, software design principles, version control, testing, and agile delivery practices.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, CI/CD, containers, observability, or secure software development practices is beneficial.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about cloud-native architecture, distributed systems, AI-assisted development tools, and emerging engineering practices.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to ask thoughtful questions and work collaboratively with others.
• Clear communication skills and a growth mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality delivery.
• Awareness of responsible AI, data protection, security, and ethical technology use is beneficial.
• Willingness to work across different programming languages you may not be familiar with, using AI tooling such as Claude Code to become productive quickly.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions for the Corporates and Government engineering team, working closely with experienced engineers in an agile product environment.

• Develop, test, document, and maintain software features, components, APIs, and integrations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, technical discussions, code reviews, and team learning activities.
• Write clean, reliable code and contribute to automated testing, documentation, and continuous improvement of engineering practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, engineers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Use approved AI-assisted development tools responsibly to support coding, testing, documentation, and learning.
• Investigate and resolve straightforward defects, support production improvements, and learn from operational feedback.
• Build technical knowledge across Moody’s platforms, engineering standards, cloud technologies, and secure software delivery practices.

About the team

Our Corporates and Government (C&G) team is responsible for delivering technology solutions that support Moody’s corporate and public sector clients. By joining our team, you’ll be part of exciting work in enterprise software development, public sector innovation, and global impact initiatives—where hands-on technical leadership and AI-enhanced engineering practices are central to our success.Moody’s for Compliance & Third-Party Risk is a highly performant, cloud-based SaaS platform designed to deliver powerful insights and decision-making capabilities at global scale. Built for speed, scalability, and reliability, our compliance platform empowers organizations worldwide to harness complex data seamlessly, driving smarter decisions and uncovering opportunities in real time.Joining the team means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking group that is redefining what’s possible in cloud technology and enterprise solutions. It’s an opportunity to work on cutting-edge innovations that operate at scale, solve complex challenges, and make a tangible impact for businesses around the world.

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.