Associate 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

• Proficiency in full-stack development, including front-end technologies such as Angular, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, and back-end technologies such as Java, Spring, and Hibernate, to build and maintain web applications.
• 2–4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Solid understanding of software design principles, including Object-Oriented design and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), for developing scalable, multi-tiered enterprise applications.
• Foundational knowledge of relational databases (e.g., SQL, Oracle) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) to contribute to the data layer of applications.
• Experience with build and dependency management tools such as Maven, and familiarity with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes to support modern development practices.
• Business acumen with desired experience in a regulated environment, such as financial services, to understand and adhere to industry-specific requirements.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency, along with an interest in responsible AI practices including risk management and ethical use.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance web applications by collaborating across UI, services, and database layers within a service-oriented architecture.

• Design, develop, and test new front-end and back-end features using Angular, Java, and related frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate, ensuring high-quality and robust code.
• Collaborate with Lead Engineers and internal users to define system requirements, contribute to technical design discussions, and align development with established architectural direction.
• Develop and maintain database components using SQL and NoSQL technologies, and integrate services within a multi-tiered, service-oriented architecture.
• Utilize build and dependency management tools to support efficient development, integration, and deployment processes.

About the Team

You will be part of a dynamic software engineering team focused on building and enhancing key web applications. The team works in a highly collaborative environment, partnering closely with business stakeholders and lead engineers to deliver innovative solutions built on a modern, service-oriented architecture. This is a hybrid role requiring presence in the Charlotte office two days per week.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $78,000.00 - $113,100.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [email protected] . This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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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.