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Skills And Competencies

3–5 years of professional software engineering experience in a backend or systems-oriented role
Proficiency in C#/.NET for backend services and APIs
Strong understanding of backend system design and object-oriented programming principles
Experience with cloud-native development, with AWS preferred
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices
Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and observability tools
Collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting scalable backend services that power Moody's SaaS platforms.

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services supporting Moody's SaaS products
Develop, test, and maintain backend services using C#/.NET
Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code
Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional stakeholders
Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices
Troubleshoot and resolve production and pre-production issues
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
Stay current with modern development practices, tools, and technologies
Support the design and operation of scalable, multi-tenant SaaS systems

About The Team

The Platform Engineering team within Insurance Solutions builds the core services and infrastructure that power Moody's SaaS products. The team focuses on enabling scalability, reliability, and faster product delivery, providing a strong technical foundation that supports innovation and growth across the organization.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is Rs1,823,100.00 - Rs3,053,700.00, 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 may be eligible for a completion bonus. Moody's also offers insurance and a discounted employee stock purchase plan for limited duration employees.

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

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