Senior Software Engineer

Moody's Investors Service; United States; Remote; USD 116,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking experienced Software Engineers to join their Analytics Engines Team. The role involves designing high-performance risk analytics engines and developing cloud-based applications. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, 5+ years of experience, and strong skills in Java or Scala. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including remote work options.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) plan with contributions

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in software engineering.
• Experience in developing scalable applications.
• Passion for tackling complex data challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain risk analytics engines and APIs.
• Troubleshoot production issues.
• Build infrastructure using AWS services.
• Collaborate with teams for application development.

Skills

Java

Scala

C#

C++

Analytical computing

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Distributed systems

Big data technologies

Cloud-based applications (AWS)

Functional programming

Agentic AI systems

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Computer Science or related fields

Job description

Overview

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

Moodys’ 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 - $181,800.00, 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 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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