Staff Backend Engineer: Scalable Microservices & AI

PassFort; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 168,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's is seeking a Staff Backend Software Engineer in Newark, NJ to lead the design and delivery of large-scale systems across multiple teams. You will work with Java, C#, Scala, and cloud-native tech to build scalable APIs and services.

The role requires 8–15 years of hands-on experience, a BS/MS in CS or related field, and in-depth knowledge of databases and software design principles. On-site work in Newark with a competitive base salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of hands-on experience delivering multi-team, high-impact projects.
• Proficiency in Java, C#, and Scala.
• Experience with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle) and NoSQL data stores.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute multi-year, multi-team technical strategies with measurable business impact.
• Deliver large-scale, high-stakes projects that exceed quality and reliability standards.
• Drive alignment across engineering teams to prioritize customer outcomes.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient software architectures.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks; partner with product teams to align trade-offs with value.

Skills

Java

C#

Scala

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

AI tooling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

Moody's is seeking a Staff Backend Software Engineer in Newark, NJ to lead the design and delivery of large-scale systems across multiple teams. You will work with Java, C#, Scala, and cloud-native tech to build scalable APIs and services.

The role requires 8–15 years of hands-on experience, a BS/MS in CS or related field, and in-depth knowledge of databases and software design principles. On-site work in Newark with a competitive base salary and benefits package.