Software Developer - Java Backend

Your Team Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Engineer to support the Index Non-GIMI product initiative. This role is critical for ensuring accurate data sourcing, transformation, and deployment across multiple downstream teams, including Index, Analytics, ESG, and Real Estate. The position requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders along with hands-on experience with of AI/ML techniques to optimize data processes and automation. This role is pivotal in ensuring data integrity and timely delivery for strategic product initiatives. By enabling accurate and efficient data processing and leveraging AI for automation and quality improvements, the engineer will directly contribute to the successful launch of Non-GIMI indexes, strengthening MSCI’s market position and client trust.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain complex Java-based applications and services using industry-standard software development methodologies and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features and enhancements that meet business requirements and align with the technical architecture.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers, reviewing code and ensuring that best practices are followed.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure that code quality and standards are maintained.
• Identify and prioritize requirements and manage expectations around delivery timelines and quality.
• Build and maintain automated tests and ensure that the application is robust, scalable, and secure.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and frameworks in Java development, and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes or workarounds as needed.
• Coach and mentor team members on technical skills, coding practices, and software engineering principles.
• Participate in agile development methodologies and ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• 6+ years of strong hands-on software development experience in Java.
• Extensive experience in backend development, Cloud and micro service including good exposure to database with good Debugging/Problem solving skills.
• Experience In RESTful API design and development, design patterns, diagrams, and experience in Relational Databases, preferably SQL Server.
• Source code control systems, especially Git.
• Clean Code, Best Quality Standards/Practices, Agile.
• Excellent knowledge of OOPS concepts, Software Design and problem solving.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.

About MSCI

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 Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center , 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 Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision – to power better decisions. You’ll 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 strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.

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 Disability.Assistance@msci.com 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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