Staff Software Engineer
First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
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.
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 :
- 8+ years of software engineering experience delivering scalable backend platforms and enterprise-grade applications
- Strong expertise in Java and C#/.NET, API development, microservices, distributed systems, and modern software design practices
- Experience working with relational databases, columnar storage technologies, NoSQL platforms, and cloud-native architectures
- Hands-on knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, scalability, performance optimization, and reliability engineering
- Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and influence architectural decisions
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills within highly distributed engineering organizations
Education :
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Responsibilities :
- Design and deliver scalable platform services, APIs, and foundational systems supporting Moody's SaaS ecosystem
- Lead architecture discussions and drive strategic technical decisions across platform engineering initiatives
- Develop reliable, secure, and high-performing software solutions that support evolving business needs
- Collaborate across engineering and product teams to deliver customer-focused technology solutions
- Mentor engineers and promote best practices for software quality, maintainability, and scalability
- Support operational excellence through monitoring, optimization, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
About the Team :
- The Platform Engineering team builds the foundational services, infrastructure, and tooling that power Moody's Insurance Solutions products.
- By partnering closely with product engineering teams, the group enables scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term platform modernization.
Moody's is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills
Backend Architecture, Java, C#, .Net, Microservices Architecture, Distributed Systems, RDBMS, System Design