Senior Software Engineer - Data Engineering

PassFort; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's is seeking a data engineer to design, build, and support scalable data pipelines that power our next-generation digital content platform in Manchester.

You will work with Apache Airflow, dbt and Python on AWS, collaborate across cross-functional teams, ensure data quality and governance, and mentor peers through code reviews and documentation.

Join a collaborative, AI-focused team dedicated to modernizing data architectures with cloud-native solutions and scalable systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data engineering or software development.
• Experience building data integration/ETL pipelines from diverse sources.
• Hands-on with Airflow, dbt, and Python.
• Strong SQL skills with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience collaborating with Agile teams and stakeholders.
• Familiar with AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support scalable data pipelines in AWS.
• Collaborate with teams to define data requirements and deliver solutions.
• Drive platform optimization and infrastructure improvements.
• Mentor teammates through code reviews and documentation.
• Honor data quality, governance, and scalability considerations.

Skills

ETL pipelines

Apache Airflow

dbt

Python

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

Snowflake

Databricks

AI tooling

Agile teamwork

Data governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree is a plus

Tools

Apache Airflow

dbt

Python

Snowflake

Databricks

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

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

• 3+ years of experience within a data engineering or software development team
• Hands-on experience designing and developing data integration/ETL pipelines from diverse data sources and formats
• Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow, dbt, and Python
• Strong database skills with Postgres SQL, DynamoDB, Snowflake, and Databricks
• Experience collaborating with Agile teams, product owners, and cross-functional stakeholders, with strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience applying AI-assisted development tools (e.g., "GitHub Copilot", generative AI coding assistants) to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and delivery efficiency
• Understanding of data engineering considerations for AI and machine learning workloads, including data quality, governance, lineage, and scalability requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Master’s degree is a plus

Responsibilities

In this role, you will design, build, and support highly scalable data engineering solutions that power Moody’s next‑generation digital content platform

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using DataBricks, Snowflake, Apache Airflow, dbt (SQL), and Python within AWS
• Support platform optimization, infrastructure improvements, process control enhancements, and system upgrades
• Collaborate with Moody’s technical teams and business partners throughout design and implementation phases
• Engage cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver scalable solutions
• Educate and mentor others through code reviews, documentation, and workshops

About The Team

The Digital Content & Innovations Data Engineering team is a collaborative, AI-focused, forward‑thinking group focused on building highly available, cloud‑native data solutions that power Moody’s digital content ecosystem. The team partners closely with multiple engineering and product teams to drive modernization, implement scalable architectures, and deliver innovative solutions that enable reliable, high‑quality content experiences for users

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.