Senior Software Engineer

PowerToFly; Remote; USD 116,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Newark is seeking a skilled software engineer to tackle complex data challenges. This role involves designing and maintaining risk analytics engines and developing cloud-based solutions using Java and Scala. Candidates should have a strong background in analytics, cloud technologies, and distributed systems. A competitive salary range of $116,500 to $202,750 is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package. Join a collaborative team working on impactful financial solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with contributions

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of industry experience in software engineering.
• Strong background in developing distributed systems.
• Experience developing and deploying cloud-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance risk analytics engines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop application framework.

Skills

Expertise in Java, Scala, C# or C++

Analytical computing and algorithms

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with big data technologies

Cloud-based applications, preferably on AWS

Experience in functional programming

Responsible AI practices awareness

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Computer Science or related fields

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

• Expertise in Java, Scala, C# or C++.
• Strong Skills in analytical computing and algorithms.
• Passion for finding and solving difficult problems.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to convey complex ideas to others.
• Preferred experience developing distributed systems and working with big data technologies.
• Experience developing and deploying cloud-based applications, preferably on AWS.
• Experience in functional programming.
• Interest in exploring agentic AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Education

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Computer Science or related fields with 5 or more years of industry experience

Responsibilities

Moody's is looking for software engineers who are excited and passionate about tackling complex challenges in processing large amounts of data within the context of a highly analytical, model-based computation framework. We are looking to solve challenging science and business problems that will have a real‑world impact. In the Analytics Engines Team, you will contribute to platform engines which utilize large scale distributed data processing technology to deliver highly scalable, elastic, and cloud-based Saas solutions which perform detailed Risk Analyses.

• Design, Develop, and Maintain high-performance risk analytics engines and Restful APIs for cloud-based applications using Java and Scala.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments.
• Build and maintain infrastructure using AWS services (e.g. EC2, S3, RDS).
• Collaborate with fellow Engineers, Product team members, and Quality Engineers to develop multi‑tier, multi‑layered application framework and functional components.

About the team

Our team is responsible for developing backend systems for analyzing risk and performing financial calculations. We contribute to multiple applications on the Risk Analysis platform in contribution to calculating primary and reinsurance losses for our customers. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in a remote team across multiple time zones within the US.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $116,500.00 - $202,750.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full‑time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

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. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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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.

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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.