Let's begin! AVP-Cloud Architecture & Engineering

At Moodys we unite the brightest minds to turn todays risks into tomorrows opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they arewith the freedom to exchange ideas think innovatively and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moodys is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment were advancing AI to move from insight to actionenabling 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.

Skills and Competencies
- 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 PowerShell) 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

Education/Certification
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent certification preferred

Responsibilities
- 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-concepts 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 ZeroTouch operational patterns
- Collaborate with leadership on multi-year cloud platform strategy and capability development

About the Team
Our Technology Services Group team is responsible for driving cloud architecture strategy and engineering excellence across Moodys 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$124300.00-$180250.00 depending on factors such as experience education level skills and location. This range is based on a full-time addition to base salary this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moodys also offers a competitive benefits package including not but limited to 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.

Moodys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender age religion or creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital or familial statussexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Moodys also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process please email . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

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This position may be considered a promotional opportunity pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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