Senior Software Engineer

Moodys RMS is looking for software engineers who are excited and passionate about tackling
complex challenges in processing large amounts of data within the context of a highly analytical,
model-based computation framework. We are looking to solve incredibly challenging business
and science real-world problems that will have an impact.

In the Model Engines team, you will contribute to platform engines which utilize large scale
distributed data processing technology to deliver a highly scalable, elastic, and cloud-based
SaaS solutions which perform detailed risk analyses.

What You'll Be Doing:
Design, develop and maintain high-performance risk analytics engines and software
infrastructure using Java and Scala

Translate design inputs into development work items. Assist in providing estimates
for levels of effort required to accomplish expected deliverables
Create software design documents
Collaborate with fellow engineers, Product/Project Managers and Quality Assurance
engineers to develop multi-tier, multi-layered application framework and functional
components

Required experience and skills:
Expertise in any of those languages: Java, Scala, C#, or C++
Strong skills in analytic computing and algorithms
Passion for finding and solving hard problems
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to convey complex ideas to others
in a concise and clear manner
Bachelor or Master of Science in Computer Science or related fields with 3 or more
years of industry experience

Desirable experience and skills:
Experience in distributed or parallel computing
Familiarity with relational and big data technologies such as Postgres, HDFS,
Aurora, Dynamo and similar technologies
Strong mathematical background, including statistics and numerical analysis
Familiarity with probabilistic and stochastic computational techniques
Experience with data access and computing in highly distributed cloud systems
Experience in Agile development