AVP-Cloud Architecture & Engineering

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.

• 8+ years of hands‑on cloud engineering and architecture experience
• Strong expertise with AWS (primary focus), including VPC design, compute services, security patterns, and infrastructure automation
• Working knowledge of Azure and/or GCP architectures and services
• Expert‑level Terraform skills – ability to create reusable modules and implementations
• Proficiency in Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure‑as‑code practices
• Hands‑on experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Power Shell) for automation
• Understanding of cloud networking concepts: VPC design, hybrid connectivity, load balancing, DNS, CDN, and security patterns
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands‑on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI‑powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent certification preferred

• Design cloud architecture patterns and reference implementations across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments
• Build reusable Terraform modules and implement cloud solutions hands‑on
• Develop proof‑of‑conceptions and validate approaches before rollout
• Establish architectural standards and best practices for cloud infrastructure, networking, security, and automation
• Mentor distributed engineering teams on cloud‑native patterns and infrastructure‑as‑code practices
• Conduct code reviews and pair programming sessions to elevate team capabilities
• Drive automation initiatives that reduce manual processes and establish “Zero Touch” operational patterns
• Collaborate with leadership on multi‑year cloud platform strategy and capability development

Our Technology Services Group team is responsible for driving cloud architecture strategy and engineering excellence across Moody’s enterprise. We enable secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions that power critical business applications. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in multi‑cloud environments, automation, and infrastructure innovation, leveraging AI‑driven tools to enhance operational efficiency and foster responsible technology adoption.

For US‑based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $–$, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full‑time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for…