Senior Java & Cloud Software Engineer – Sustainability & Climate

Your Team Responsibilities

Our team is responsible for designing and building cloud-native microservices for data-intensive ESG and climate platforms. We develop scalable, high-performance systems that process large volumes of sustainability data with speed and accuracy. The team focuses on modern architecture using Java, Spring Boot, Spark, and Azure/GCP, enabling efficient data distribution and integration. We ensure high-quality delivery through DevOps practices, continuous integration, and collaborative development. We support client-facing solutions and work closely with cross-regional teams to meet business and regulatory needs. Our mission is to build a world-class platform that drives sustainability insights and innovation at scale.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Azure/GCP.

• Build and optimize data processing pipelines for ESG and climate datasets using Spark.

• Implement and enhance DevOps practices to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient software delivery.

• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams to translate business requirements into scalable solutions.

• Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases to support diverse data models.

• Mentor junior developers and lead code reviews to uphold coding standards.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Java Developer, with strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.

• Extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying microservices-based architectures.

• Proven expertise in building and maintaining cloud-native applications on Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Solid understanding of data processing frameworks, especially Apache Spark, for large-scale data handling.

• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).

• Strong grasp of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation.

• Ability to mentor junior developers, lead code reviews, and enforce engineering best practices.

• Proven track record of effective collaboration with cross-functional, global teams.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.

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, 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 purpose – to power better investment 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 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 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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