Software Developer

Your Team Responsibilities:
We are seeking a motivated Associate Software Developer to join our Market Data team, working on next-generation solutions for the 3rd Party Benchmark Portfolio.
As a member of the Development team, you will contribute to building high-performance and scalable services using modern programming languages and technologies.
These services provide an efficient and comprehensive gateway into our Indices group.
You will work within a global team of experienced Software Engineers, collaborating with Developers and Testers across multiple locations including Manila, Budapest, Monterrey, San Francisco, and Norman.
This role is ideal for someone eager to grow their technical skills, learn best practices, and contribute to high-quality software in a collaborative environment.
MSCI operates in a hybrid working model (2 days in office / 3 days remote), offering flexibility and work-life balance.
MSCI provides the necessary equipment and technology for employees.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with senior engineers, Product Management, and Program Management to help translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of a modern platform using current technologies and industry best practices
- Implement features, fixes, and enhancements under guidance, following established design and coding standards
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with appropriate unit and integration tests
- Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality
- Support automated testing and CI/CD pipelines as part of the development process
- Work within a DevOps model to support monitoring and production processes
- Assist with software migration efforts to the Azure cloud platform
- Use development tools such as VS Code, Git, and GitHub Copilot AI assistant:
- Continuously develop technical skills and domain knowledge through learning and mentorship
Your skills and experience that will help you excel:
Specific Knowledge / Skills
- 2-4 years of professional programming experience or equivalent academic/project experience
- Hands-on experience with Python 3.6+:
- Exposure to or willingness to learn Perl 5.x:
- Ability and eagerness to learn new technologies and frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Basic understanding of software systems and architecture concepts
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Experience working in Linux/Unix environments
- Knowledge of SQL and relational databases (Oracle preferred)
- Experience using Git or similar version control systems
- Good English communication skills
Nice to Have
- Exposure to Azure or another cloud platform
- Familiarity with modern ETL frameworks
- Basic knowledge of React.js:
- Exposure to Airflow, Databricks, or similar data platforms
- Basic understanding of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Interest or introductory experience with LLMs / AI tools
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or in progress) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
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.
- 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