DevOps Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Take ownership of stories; Implement and test features based on the requirements.
- Provide feedback on requirements from a technical perspective and provide estimates for user stories and tasks.
- Provide input into technical design, at the story and/or module level.
- Comply with coding standards.
- Experience developing pipelines for ingestion of data from various sources
- Collaborate with build and release engineers to prepare packages and solve environment issues.
- Investigate and find the root cause for software problems reported by clients.
- Maintain technical documents
- Demonstrate robust debugging, analytical and problem-solving abilities
- For basic DevOps skills, a 4-year degree with a focus on Engineering, Data Processing, or Computer Science is necessary.
- The candidate needs solid experience in server-side DevOps, both in a Windows Server environment, and in a Linux environment. AWS experience is essential. GCP experience is a plus.
- Our server applications are written in C, C++, C#, and Python. Exposure to these languages, and the types of error messages they generate, is mandatory
- Our client-side front-ends are written in react.js; DevOps on the client-side will not be part of every-day tasks, but familiarity with this type of application is a plus
- We use both SQL and no-SQL database systems; knowledge of data base management operations is a necessity
- Expertise in data science is not needed, but some prior exposure to the concepts of Machine Learning are required. Self-paced on-line courses are acceptable for that.
- Demonstrated experience in reading log files, and reacting to events, is mandatory. Some exposure to modern ideas re Software Telemetry is a plus
- Standard work hours are the norm, but on occasions (fatal errors and system stoppages) you will get an alert, at any hour, and must be prepared to respond quickly.
Moody's is a global integrated risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions.
At Moody’s, we’re taking action. We’re hiring diverse talent and providing underrepresented groups with equitable opportunities in their careers. We’re educating, empowering and elevating our people, and creating a workplace where each person can be their true selves, reach their full potential and thrive on every level. Learn more about our DE&I initiatives, employee development programs and view our annual DE&I Report at moodys.com/diversity
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Research & Development
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for DevOps Engineer roles across Moody's's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Research & Development.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,862 - £78,207 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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