Climate Engineering Team Lead

We are developing advanced software systems and data workflows to assess the financial impact and exposure to climate change. Our integrated data analytics indexes and insights empower clients across the investment ecosystem to navigate the climate transition with clarity and confidence.

We are seeking a talented and driven Software Engineering Team Lead to join our ESG & Climate Application Development team in Budapest. In this role you will collaborate with global cross-functional teams to design build and evolve our leading-edge ESG Climate and Net-Zero solutions.

• Deliver new features for existing platforms and next-generation ESG & Climate applications.

• Monitor analyze and optimize application performance and scalability.

• Collaborate closely with Product Management Research QA DevOps and Infrastructure teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Lead and mentor a software engineering team working with Python and REST API frameworks (FastAPI Flask Django) on a cloud-based big-data infrastructure.

• Design and implement robust secure and scalable data-driven applications using modern cloud technologies.

• Champion test-driven development and partner with QA UI/UX Product Owners and Architects to ensure high-quality outcomes.

• Ensure on-time delivery of reliable enterprise-grade software solutions.

• Demonstrate strong debugging troubleshooting and system-level thinking.

• Communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders and lead by example.

• Advocate for sustainable efficient and open-source-based architecture and tooling.

• Strong hands-on experience with Python and numerical computing libraries such as NumPy and Pandas.

• Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs using FastAPI Flask or Django.

• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases including schema design and optimization.

• Familiarity with data-intensive applications and scalable cloud-native architectures.

• Solid understanding and application of software testing frameworks (e.g. pytest unittest BDD) and CI/CD practices.

• Proficient with Git and modern version control workflows.

• Practical experience with Azure Databricks Spark Polars or similar analytics platforms.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure Google Cloud) and building batch/ETL/integration pipelines.

• Experience designing developing and maintaining microservices in a cloud environment.

• Understanding of DevOps and security best practices.

• Exposure to or experience with open-source software ecosystems.

• Experience using AI/LLM tools to solve business problems or enhance developer productivity is a plus.

• Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving abilities.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits tailored to your location ensuring your financial security health and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements advanced technology and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues who inspire support and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey followed by access to our platform LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities Asian Support Network Black Leadership Network Climate Action Network Hola! MSCI Pride & Allies Women in Tech and Womens Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do and we are inspired by our purpose to power better investment decisions. Youll be part of an industry-leading network of creative curious and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself our clients and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research data and technology we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion creed age sex gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin citizenship disability marital and civil partnership/union status pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave) veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please email and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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