AVP Software Engineer- Gen AI

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Skills And Competencies.

• Full-Stack Development Expertise: 10+ years of experience in Python, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, with strong proficiency in both front-end (React, Angular) and back-end (Django, FastAPI, Flask) frameworks.
• Generative AI & ML: Hands-on experience building and deploying Agentic AI solutions (e.g., chatbots, enterprise assistants) using tools like FastMCP, Azure AI Search, LangSmith, LangChain, OpenAI API, and custom LLMs; familiarity with ML frameworks, NLP techniques, and MLOps workflows.
• Cloud & Architecture: Skilled in designing cloud-based solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP, with experience in containerization (Docker), DevOps pipelines, and version control (Git).
• Database & Data Management: Proficient in SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB, Cosmos DB) systems; experienced in auditing and resolving data quality issues.
• Testing & Security: Strong understanding of secure coding practices, authentication, and encryption; experienced with AI testing frameworks like LangSmith and Langfuse as well as code testing frameworks like Pytest, Cypress, and Jest.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Excellent communication and team management skills; proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver AI-powered solutions that drive business value.
• Adaptability & Problem Solving: Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills; thrives in fast-paced environments and consistently meets deadlines.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities
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• Lead full-stack application development, integrating Python backends with modern front-end frameworks, and deploying solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Design and implement enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions, including LLM-based chatbots and domain-specific assistants aligned with business goals.
• Develop collaborative apps on platforms like Microsoft Teams and Viva, enhancing user engagement and productivity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, business, operations, and design teams to align technical solutions with user needs and strategic objectives.
• Write secure, reusable, and testable code, enforce best practices, and participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
• Mentor and guide developers, lead team discussions, and manage GitHub repositories to support team growth and project continuity.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to leadership and stakeholders, while staying current with emerging technologies and tools.

About The Team
AVP Software Engineer will lead our team in developing and maintaining complex web applications. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in building enterprise capable back-end and front-end development using Python, as well as strong leadership and communication skills. In this role, you will be responsible for guiding and mentoring other developers, collaborating with designers to implement user-friendly interfaces, and ensuring the quality and scalability of our applications.

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.

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