Staff Software Engineer

Job Overview: As a Senior Full Stack Developer at Moody’s, you will be key in architecting and implementing end-to-end solutions for our web applications. You will lead a team of developers, providing technical guidance and mentoring while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive the successful delivery of high-quality software products. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in full-stack development, a deep understanding of best practices, and a passion for staying ahead of industry trends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of robust front-end components using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Architect and implement scalable server-side logic using Node.js, Python, NextJs, and Rust and integrate with Kubernetes.
• JavaScript unit test libraries such as Jest, Enzyme, and React Testing Library to ensure the reliability and quality of the codebase.
• Utilizing REACT tools, including React.js, Webpack, Redux, and Flux, to manage state and handle complex application logic efficiently.
• Implementing React Router for efficient routing within applications and utilizing Axios for making HTTP requests, ensuring seamless communication with backend services.
• Working knowledge of Next.js for server-side rendering and building production-ready React applications.
• Familiarity with Material UI or similar component libraries to streamline the development of UI components and maintain a consistent design system.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to ensure the creation of intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Write high-quality, reusable, testable code for front-end and back-end applications.
• Oversee and optimize the performance and responsiveness of applications across various devices and browsers.
• Drive best practices in coding standards, documentation, and software development methodologies.
• Work with databases and APIs to integrate data storage and retrieval into applications.
• Utilize Terraform for infrastructure as code to manage and provision cloud resources.
• Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to define and deliver on project requirements, valuing diverse perspectives.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to guide technology decisions and process improvements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military or professional experience
• At least 4+ years of practical experience in software engineering (with an advanced degree)
• 3+ years of experience with JavaScript and Typescript
• 2+ years of experience with React and NodeJS
• 2+ years of experience with Python
• 1+ years of working with the relational database such as PostgreSQL
• 1+ years of experience with Kubernetes or Docker
• 1+ years of experience with cloud computing on AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure or another major cloud service provider

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• 6+ years of experience with JavaScript and Python
• 3+ years of experience with React and NodeJS
• 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another major cloud service provider
• 2+ years of experience with Kubernetes or Docker or a valid CKAD certification
• 2+ years’ experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
• 2+ years’ experience designing and developing production-quality RESTful APIs and microservices
• 2+ years of experience with Terraform
• 2+ years’ experience in Agile practices
• 1+ years’ experience developing GraphQL APIs