Software Engineer

Moody's Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's Corporation seeks a Software Engineer for Asset Management technology, focusing on developing and enhancing front-to-back solutions in the structured finance domain. You will design scalable micro-services, integrate with authentication layers, and migrate components to the cloud, delivering robust software for a global client base.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, production support, performance tuning, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet client needs and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience on enterprise-scale applications.
• Strong understanding of OOP concepts.
• Expert-level Java programming knowledge.
• Proficient in Spring Boot for micro-services.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with AWS services.
• Knowledge of Linux distributions (CentOS/RHEL).
• Experience with relational DBMS (Oracle PL/SQL).
• Desirable NoSQL and big data framework exposure.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with AI coding assistants.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug scalable micro-services and enterprise apps.
• Integrate applications with Moody’s SSO and identity management.
• Migrate legacy components to cloud following cloud-native practices.
• Prototype new technologies for platform evaluation.
• Bug fixes and enhancements for reliability and performance.
• Provide production support and ensure high uptime.
• Performance tuning for scalability and latency.
• Write clean, maintainable Java code per best practices.
• Communicate status to stakeholders regularly.
• Contribute to documentation across the SDLC.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in CS/IT

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Oracle PL/SQL

AWS

Linux (CentOS/RHEL)

NoSQL (Elasticsearch/MongoDB)

Apache Storm/Spark

Python

GitHub Copilot / Cursor

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

• Must have 3–5 years of experience working on enterprise-scale applications.
• Strong understanding of Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Expert‑level programming knowledge in Java.
• Proficient in Spring Boot framework for building micro‑services.
• Experience in concurrent and multi‑threaded programming.
• Working knowledge of relational DBMS, preferably Oracle PL/SQL.
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working on Linux‑based distributions (CentOS / RHEL).
• Experience working with AWS services.
• Working knowledge of a scripting language such as Python is a plus.
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as Elasticsearch or MongoDB is a plus.
• Experience with big data frameworks such as Apache Storm or Spark is a significant plus.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues efficiently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a proven track record of effective teamwork.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence coding assistants, such as Cursor and GitHub Copilot to boost productivity and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field is required.

Responsibilities

As the Software Engineer within the Asset Management technology teams, you will collaborate with global colleagues to develop and enhance our leading products in the Structured Finance area. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and implementing solutions that address complex challenges faced by clients in the fixed income finance sector.

• Design, develop, test, and debug highly scalable micro‑services and enterprise‑grade applications, ensuring robust and performant solutions that meet business objectives.
• Integrate existing applications with Moody’s SSO, working across authentication layers and identity management systems.
• Migrate components of existing legacy enterprise applications to the cloud, following best practices for cloud‑native architecture.
• Rapidly prototype new technologies and frameworks to evaluate their suitability for adoption within the platform.
• Perform bug‑fixes and enhancements to existing products, ensuring continued reliability and stability.
• Provide production support to existing applications, responding promptly to incidents and ensuring optimal uptime.
• Perform performance tuning of enterprise applications to meet scalability and latency requirements.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Java, following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Communicate project and task status clearly and regularly to stakeholders, fostering transparency throughout the development process.
• Contribute actively to documentation at each stage of the software development lifecycle, ensuring clarity, consistency, and ease of future maintenance.
• Engage proactively with cross‑functional teams—including project management and quality assurance—to fully understand project requirements, clarify objectives, and deliver high‑quality software solutions that align with client needs.

About The Team

You’ll be joining a dynamic, global cross‑functional team within Moody’s Analytics Asset Management business, with focus on our Structured Finance group. Our international team collaborates across borders, bringing together diverse expertise to serve some of the world’s most prestigious companies. We specialise in developing cutting‑edge software, sophisticated models, and advanced analytics that empower leading organisations to make informed investment decisions. Our Asset Management team is committed to leveraging the latest advancements in technology, including artificial intelligence, to stay at the forefront of financial technology, consistently delivering robust and future‑proof products to our clients. By working alongside talented colleagues worldwide, you’ll help our clients manage risks and seize opportunities in a constantly evolving financial landscape. Join a team celebrated for its culture of innovation, collaborative spirit, and commitment to delivering best‑in‑class technology solutions to an international clientele.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws.

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.

For more information on the Securities Trading Program, please refer to the Securities Trading Policy on Moody’s Compliance Expo page.

Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee’s tenure with Moody’s.