Director Manager - Software Engineering

Moody's Investors Service; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in rating and risk assessment seeks a dynamic leader to build and manage multiple high-performing software engineering teams. The role involves applying AI tools to streamline workflows and requires depth in modern development practices and cloud-native architecture. Candidates need a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or a related field, with a proven track record in leading engineering teams and delivering innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of building and scaling distributed, global engineering teams with hands‑on experience.
• Proficient with agile methodologies and modern software delivery best practices.
• Deep technical expertise in modern software development practices and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Build, scale, and manage multiple high-performing software engineering teams.
• Attract, guide, and nurture exceptional engineering talent.
• Drive technical roadmap planning and prioritization with stakeholders.

Skills

Building and scaling global engineering teams

Agile methodologies

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

Secure software design

AWS/GCP/Azure

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Modern web technologies

Artificial intelligence concepts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering

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.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven track record of building and scaling distributed, global engineering teams, with hands‑on experience building and maintaining production‑grade systems
• Proficient with agile methodologies and modern software delivery best practices
• Deep technical expertise in modern software development practices and architectures; including cloud‑native architecture, microservices, and secure software design
• Experience with AWS/GCP/Azure, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with modern web technologies and languages is essential: React/Angular/.Net Core/Java/Python; experience with Rust is a plus
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with architectural decision‑making and hands‑on team support when required
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands‑on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Proven ability to implement AI‑powered solutions to solve business challenges.
• Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Build, scale, and manage multiple high‑performing software engineering teams across global locations and time zones
• Attract, guide, and nurture exceptional engineering talent while fostering diverse, inclusive, and high‑performing teams
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Drive team engagement, retention, and satisfaction
• Apply AI‑powered development tools to streamline coding, testing, and documentation workflows
• Actively contribute to and drive engineering strategy, architecture reviews, and technical design sessions ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable software
• Collaboratively define and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and architectural principles across teams
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, technical workshops and pair programming when required
• Ensure consistent delivery of high‑quality software through robust development processes and quality gates
• Establish measurable KPIs for technical performance, code quality, and delivery velocity
• Drive technical roadmap planning and prioritization in collaboration with product and business stakeholders
• Represent engineering in leadership forums and contribute to long‑term planning and technical vision

About the team

Moody’s Maxsight is a highly performant, cloud‑based SaaS platform designed to deliver powerful insights and decision‑making capabilities at a global scale. Built for speed, scalability, and reliability, Maxsight empowers organizations worldwide to harness complex data seamlessly, driving smarter decisions and uncovering opportunities in real time.

Joining the Maxsight 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.

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 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.