Staff Software Engineer (Java & AWS)
Company: Risk Management Solutions
Location: Newark
Posted on: July 15, 2025
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Job Description:
At Moodys, 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. 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 • Bachelor or Master of
Science in Computer Science or related fields with 8 or more years
of industry experience. Alternatively, Ph.D. Degree with 5 years of
industry experience. • Strong skills in analytic computing and
algorithms. Passion for finding and solving hard problems • Strong
understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and
event-driven systems • Solid experience in AWS ecosystem (EC2,
Lambda, S3, RDS, AWS Batch, DynamoDB, CloudFormation/CDK, etc.) •
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to convey complex
ideas to others in a concise and clear manner Preferred: •
Experience in architecting cloud-native applications and
distributed systems • Experience developing complex software
systems that have successfully been delivered to customers •
Experience with data access and computing in highly distributed
cloud systems • Exposure to Generative AI (GenAI) concepts or
integration of GenAI into software products • Demonstrated ability
to mentor junior software engineers or software developers in all
aspects of their engineering duties. • Prior experience in fintech,
insurance, or data-intensive domains is a plus Education • Bachelor
or Master of Science in Computer Science or related fields.
Responsibilities We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with
a solid background in Java and AWS to lead and contribute to the
development of scalable, secure, and high-performance systems. You
will play a key role in architecting solutions, mentoring
engineers, and driving technical excellence across our cloud-native
platforms. This is a hybrid role based in the Bay Area, offering
flexibility while ensuring close collaboration with product,
engineering, and business stakeholders. • Design, develop and
maintain high-performance risk analytics services, engines, and
software infrastructure using Java and AWS cloud services • Lead
technical design and architecture discussions across multiple
systems and teams • Champion engineering best practices, including
CI/CD, monitoring, testing, and code quality • Collaborate with
cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical features and
services • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level
engineers • Own the reliability, scalability, and performance of
critical production systems • Contribute to long-term technical
vision and roadmap aligned with product strategy For US-based roles
only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is
$168,200.00 - $243,650.00, 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.
Keywords: Risk Management Solutions , San Jose , Staff Software Engineer (Java & AWS), Engineering , Newark, California
