Asst Dir-Systems Engineer

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. 

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

• 10+ years of experience in full-stack software development, with a proven track record of building and launching scalable, low-latency web applications
• Deep proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and React for end-to-end application development
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs, along with solid command of HTML5 and CSS3
• Familiarity with relational databases (SQL) and at least one NoSQL system; comfortable troubleshooting across the full stack
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, version control (Git), and CI/CD workflows
• Preferred: experience with Python (Django, Flask, or FastAPI) or Java (Spring Boot); exposure to cloud platforms, Docker/Kubernetes, and graph databases

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field required.
  Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable, full-stack applications using modern JavaScript frameworks and backend services.

• Lead design, development, deployment, and support of full-stack web applications
• Build efficient and resilient front-end interfaces using React and back-end services using Node.js
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver clean technical solutions
• Write secure, maintainable, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality output
• Troubleshoot issues in production and development environments
• Contribute to system architecture and performance improvements

About the Team

Our Engineering team is responsible for developing the software systems and digital experiences that power Moody’s products and services.

By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in:

• Building scalable and reliable full-stack solutions that enhance user experience
• Shaping the architectural direction of key platforms and contributing to technical strategy
• Collaborating across global teams to deliver innovative technology in a high-impact environment

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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 STP Quick Reference guide on ComplianceNet

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.