Assoc Programmer Analyst (Software 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. 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

• 1-2 years of software engineering experience designing, coding, testing, and deploying backend services or cloud-native applications.
• Solid coding proficiency in Python or C#, with experience building application programming interfaces and microservices and a working understanding of distributed systems concepts.
• Hands-on exposure to large language model applications, including retrieval-augmented generation, prompt engineering, or agentic workflows, with a drive to deepen that expertise.
• Working knowledge of Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure, including experience deploying applications through automated pipelines.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis; familiarity with vector databases, observability tools, and event-driven patterns.
• Ability to break down well-defined problems, estimate and deliver work reliably, respond constructively to code review feedback, and collaborate effectively with product managers and engineers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  
  

Responsibilities

Designs and supports backend services and AI-powered features for intelligent data products.

• Designs, codes, and tests backend services, application programming interfaces, and data or inference pipelines for well-scoped features, with guidance from senior engineers.
• Delivers assigned tasks and features through deployment, including production monitoring, follow-up support, and resolution of technical issues.
• Participates in design and code reviews by proposing options, applying engineering standards, and flagging risks or unclear requirements early.
• Apply machine learning operations practices, including prompt versioning, automated evaluation, deployment pipelines, root cause analysis, and follow-up improvements.
  
  

About The Team

The Digital Content and Innovation team develops intelligent data products and AI-enabled capabilities. Additional team details and Moody's contribution statements can be added before publication.

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.