Staff Software Engineer

Skip to main content Go to homepage Menu Saved Jobs (0) EN Filter Languages English English Canadian Français Canadian French View all jobs Search Jobs Find jobs for Location Radius miles 5 miles 15 miles 25 miles 35 miles 50 miles Search Staff Software Engineer Bengaluru, Karnataka Apply now Save job Posted 07/14/2026 Job reference 14200 Experience level Experienced Hire Job category Engineering & Technology Line of business Insurance 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 Competencies10+ years of hands-on experience as a seasoned software engineer, with a proven history of delivering high-impact, multi-team technical projects with significant business outcomes.Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: Java or Scala or C++ or PythonExperience dealing with both relational databases (Postgres, MySql , Sql Server, or Oracle) and NoSql data stores at scaleExperience in developing production-quality RESTful APIs and Microservices, with a focus on scalability and robustnessFamiliarity building cloud-native applications with Docker & Kubernetes as well as on-prem software solutionsComprehensive understanding of data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysisStrong problem-solving skills, demonstrating creativity and technical insight to navigate complexitySolid grasp of software design principles, coding & architectural best practices, and writing well-tested high-quality codeAdvanced knowledge of multi-threading, memory management, and query processingKeen interest in ensuring application scalability, availability, reliability, security, and cost-effective executionResilience and adaptability in navigating organizational and technical changeDeep knowledge of testing strategies and system health maintenance for complex systemsEducation Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related discipline.ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute multi-year, multi-team technical strategies with measurable business impactDeliver large-scale, high-stakes projects, managing complexity and ambiguity while exceeding quality standardsDrive alignment across teams and the broader organization to prioritize impactful outcomes for customersExercise sound technical judgment to influence roadmaps and strategic decisions across teamsMentor engineers across teams, providing guidance, coaching, and fostering a growth mindsetBuild and maintain robust software architectures with flexibility for scaling and new use casesAct as a role model, demonstrating technical excellence, collaboration, and Moody’s core valuesLead by example in embracing ambiguity, fostering...