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Overview The Platform Engineering team is responsible for developing platforms and tools to enable DevOps and Quality Engineering at MSCI. As part of the Quality Center of Excellence, we develop productivity related tools, services and platforms such as the MSCI software catalog and Internal Developer Platform, in addition to managing and maintaining third-party developer workflow tools. The Platform Engineering team also leads the development of the Quality Management System, which gathers and synthesizes metrics from internal and external systems to comprehensively measure and enhance Quality at MSCI. As a backend software engineer, your responsibility will be to design, develop, test, maintain, and support resilient, production-grade enterprise services, platforms, and tools. Responsibilities •Manage all aspects of the Developer Workflow (SDLC) from requirements through design, development, testing, deployment, and production support. •Design and integrate REST and GraphQL APIs for seamless data flow. •Develop and maintain codebases using Java Spring. •Utilize Git for source code management. •Implement DevOps best practices and CI/CD processes. •Actively participate in Agile/Scrum teams and contribute to bi-weekly sprints. •Apply test-driven development (TDD) practices including unit, integration, system, load, and mock testing. •Gather and translate requirements from business partners to drive development of the Quality Management System. •Contribute to the design and delivery of MSCI’s next generation of tooling, APIs, and services to enable operational and performance insights as part of the Quality Center of Excellence. Qualifications •Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. •6+ years of experience in software development across the full SDLC. •Experienced cloud practitioner •Proficient in Java, Spring. •Experience with cloud services and Kubernetes. •Knowledge of database design and best practices. •Proven experience with enterprise integration patterns. •Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mentality. •Knowledge of Scrum/Agile, Defensive Coding, SOLID principles, enterprise design patterns, TDD, and the 12-Factor App methodology. 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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