Staff 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 Typically 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, including experience leading large-scale technical initiatives Deep expertise in software engineering principles, distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and scalable application design Strong proficiency in C++ and Python; additionally, experience with GPU-accelerated computing preferred Understanding of artificial intelligence technologies, including the ability to identify opportunities for responsible AI adoption while considering governance, risk management, and ethical use practices; hands-on experience with agentic coding tools preferred Extensive experience designing and building enterprise-grade applications using microservices and API-driven architectures Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability tools Ability to lead technical design discussions, influence engineering standards, and mentor software engineers across multiple teams Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making capabilities in complex technical environments Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field required Advanced degree preferred Responsibilities The Staff Software Engineer will serve as a senior technical leader within Moody’s Insurance team, driving the design, development, scalability, and modernization of technology solutions that support life actuarial modelling. Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of highly scalable, secure, and resilient software solutions supporting insurance products and platforms Define and promote engineering best practices, coding standards, architectural principles, and software development methodologies across the team Collaborate closely with actuaries, product managers, architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions Review and optimize application performance, reliability, security, and maintainability through proactive engineering practices Lead technical design reviews and provide guidance on complex system integration, scalability, and modernization initiatives Mentor and coach engineers and actuaries through code reviews, technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and career development support Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions leveraging cloud technologies, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies Drive automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance software development and deployment processes Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and tools to strengthen the organization's technical capabilities and support business growth About the Team Moody’s Insurance team