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
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4+ years of experience developing backend services using Python (Django, FastAPI, or Flask) and frontend applications using React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to implement and maintain product features end to end
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Hands on experience building containerised or serverless applications on cloud platforms like AWS and/or Azure to support scalable and reliable deployments; familiarity with CI/CD pipelines is preferred to improve release efficiency
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Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases, and a working understanding of system design, secure coding practices, authentication, authorisation, and encryption to build secure, maintainable applications
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Experience with automated testing frameworks, API testing tools, version control systems, container technologies, and Unix like environments to ensure code quality and stability; experience developing Microsoft Teams apps is preferred
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Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain scalable, secure software solutions while collaborating with cross functional teams to deliver reliable, high quality products.
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Develop and maintain backend and frontend components using Python based frameworks and modern web technologies, working independently on assigned tasks with regular guidance
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Build and support reliable, scalable applications on cloud platforms, following established architectural and operational standards
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Design, enhance, and test REST APIs and system integrations to support seamless data and service communication
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Write secure, efficient, reusable, and testable code while adhering to secure coding practices, authentication, authorisation, and data protection requirements
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Work closely with product managers and designers to deliver responsive, user friendly interfaces aligned with business and user needs
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Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and team discussions to maintain quality standards and support continuous improvement
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Contribute to CI/CD improvements and DevOps practices to improve deployment reliability
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Document technical designs, workflows, and APIs, and stay current with emerging technologies that may benefit the product.
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 also 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.
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.
