Sr Architecture Engineer

Quest Oracle Community; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Moody's is seeking an experienced Enterprise Systems Architect to design and govern cloud-based enterprise platforms across ERP/HCM, data warehouses, and SaaS integrations. You will shape cloud-native and hybrid architectures, drive API-first design, and ensure secure, scalable solutions while collaborating with product managers and stakeholders.

You will lead architecture documentation, standards, and AI-enabled enhancements, contributing to risk-aware, compliant digital ecosystems within

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development and enterprise systems architecture, with a proven track record of designing scalable, reliable, and secure solutions across complex, multi-platform environments.
• Solid knowledge of AWS and/or Azure, with hands-on experience designing cloud-native and hybrid architectures; working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines preferred.
• Strong proficiency in designing RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures; ability to produce architecture diagrams, technical workflows, and integration documentation using tools such as Visio, Excalidraw, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience integrating enterprise platforms including identity management, payroll providers, data warehouses, ERP systems, and SaaS applications; exposure to MuleSoft, SAP CPI/BTP, or equivalent middleware platforms is a plus.
• Experience with enterprise HCM or Finance platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) in an integration or architecture capacity is beneficial, though not the primary focus of this role.
• Sound understanding of secure coding practices, identity management, encryption, and compliance standards, including data privacy requirements relevant to workforce and financial data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to independently translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions and guide cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools from the frontier providers 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 AI use.

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and deliver end-to-end enterprise system architecture, including cloud-native and hybrid integration patterns across platforms such as ERP/HCM systems, data warehouses, in-house developed modern products and third-party SaaS applications.
• Design and oversee cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS or Azure, applying microservices and API-driven design principles to ensure system interoperability, modularity, and resilience.
• Define and maintain architecture diagrams, integration specifications, and technical workflows using tools like Visio or equivalent, ensuring documentation remains current and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Collaborate independently with product managers, engineering leads, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, well-designed technical solutions.
• Establish and uphold coding standards, integration best practices, and architectural guidelines, with a focus on security, data governance, and compliance requirements for sensitive enterprise data.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, performance assessments, and scalability planning discussions, providing technical guidance to engineering team members.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where applicable, including opportunities to incorporate AI-driven capabilities into the enterprise systems architecture.
• Maintain a repository of architecture decisions, runbooks, and design artifacts to support ongoing operations, incident response, and future development efforts.

Skills

Cloud architecture

API design

Security & compliance

CI/CD pipelines

AI concepts

Stakeholder mgmt

RESTful APIs

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Visio

Excalidraw

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.

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

• 6+ years of experience in software development and enterprise systems architecture, with a proven track record of designing scalable, reliable, and secure solutions across complex, multi-platform environments
• Solid knowledge of AWS and/or Azure, with hands-on experience designing cloud-native and hybrid architectures; working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines preferred
• Strong proficiency in designing RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures; ability to produce architecture diagrams, technical workflows, and integration documentation using tools such as Visio, Excalidraw, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience integrating enterprise platforms including identity management, payroll providers, data warehouses, ERP systems, and SaaS applications; exposure to MuleSoft, SAP CPI/BTP, or equivalent middleware platforms is a plus
• Experience with enterprise HCM or Finance platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) in an integration or architecture capacity is beneficial, though not the primary focus of this role
• Sound understanding of secure coding practices, identity management, encryption, and compliance standards, including data privacy requirements relevant to workforce and financial data
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to independently translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions and guide cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools from the frontier providers 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 AI use.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

This role contributes to the design and architecture of enterprise systems and cloud-based solutions, ensuring platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned with Moody's operational and strategic goals.

• Define, own, and deliver end-to-end enterprise system architecture, including cloud-native and hybrid integration patterns across platforms such as ERP/HCM systems, data warehouses, in-house developed modern products and third-party SaaS applications.
• Design and oversee cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS or Azure, applying microservices and API-driven design principles to ensure system interoperability, modularity, and resilience.
• Define and maintain architecture diagrams, integration specifications, and technical workflows using tools like Visio or equivalent, ensuring documentation remains current and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Collaborate independently with product managers, engineering leads, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, well-designed technical solutions.
• Establish and uphold coding standards, integration best practices, and architectural guidelines, with a focus on security, data governance, and compliance requirements for sensitive enterprise data.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, performance assessments, and scalability planning discussions, providing technical guidance to engineering team members.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where applicable, including opportunities to incorporate AI-driven capabilities into the enterprise systems architecture.
• Maintain a repository of architecture decisions, runbooks, and design artifacts to support ongoing operations, incident response, and future development efforts.

About the Team

The Corporate Systems team, part of the Technology Services Group, supports Moody's core business and technology operations by enabling reliable day-to-day execution, strong coordination, and effective governance across corporate platforms and shared services. The team partners closely with senior leaders, product teams, and key stakeholders across the enterprise to drive operational excellence while advancing innovation, including the adoption and enablement of AI-driven capabilities. By bringing structure, clarity, and rigor to complex environments, Corporate Systems team members contribute to high-impact work that improves how technology is delivered, operated, and evolved across the organization - helping ensure Moody's systems are resilient, forward-looking, and positioned for continued growth.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $116,500.00 - $169,000.00, 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.

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.