Software Engineer

at  Moodys Careers

LOCATION(S):

• 55 Princess Street, Floor 3, Manchester, M2 4EW, GB
  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.
  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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a dynamic software development environment. New graduates with relevant project or internship experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is beneficial but not mandatory. A strong foundation in computer science principles and a willingness to learn are what we value.
• Programming Skills: Familiarity with developing software in TypeScript, Python, Rust, or other programming languages. Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies.
• Frontend Development: Exposure to frontend development and a portfolio (projects or internships) showcasing web applications.
• APIs and Databases: Understanding of how to consume and design basic APIs. Exposure to databases and an eagerness to deepen this knowledge.
• Web Technologies: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and familiarity with frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js. Interest in building web applications using TypeScript with Node.js is a plus.
• Web Performance and Security: Awareness of web performance optimisation and security principles.
• Problem-solving and Detail Orientation: Good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to learn from and contribute to a team. Open to receiving mentorship from more experienced engineers.
• Communication: Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to peers. Open to developing skills to communicate with non-technical stakeholders.
• Testing and Integration: Exposure to or interest in learning about automated testing frameworks and continuous integration.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with or willingness to learn agile development practices.
• Cloud Environments: Interest in gaining experience with building and deploying applications in cloud environments such as GCP, AWS, Azure, etc.
  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

THE ROLE / RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an Associate Engineer, you will support the team in delivering high-quality, scalable web applications. You’ll contribute to ensuring best practices are followed, help to adopt new technologies, and work to enhance the user experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical Support: Assist in guiding the team under the direction of senior technical leaders. Participate in architectural discussions, and collaborate with other engineers, designers, and product managers.
• Code Quality: Adhere to coding standards, participate in code reviews, and support the implementation of automated testing under the mentorship of more experienced team members.
• Learning and Innovation: Keep abreast of latest industry trends, actively learn from team projects, and support the integration of new tools with guidance from senior engineers.
• Project Contribution: Support project planning and management. Help in task delegation and progress monitoring under the supervision of project leads.
• Collaboration: Contribute to a collaborative team environment, communicate effectively with team members, and support stakeholder communications as directed by senior staff.
• User Experience Support: Contribute to ensuring interfaces are intuitive, responsive, and accessible, under the guidance of UX/UI designers and more experienced engineers.