Your Team Responsibilities
We are building cutting-edge software and data workflows to identify and analyze the exposure and impact of climate change. Clients from across the capital ecosystem utilize our integrated data, analytical tools, indexes, and insights for a clear view of the climate transition. We are seeking an outstanding Software Engineer to join our Sustainability & Climate Application Development team in our Zurich office. As part of a global team, you will collaborate within cross-functional teams to build and enhance our industry-leading Sustainability, Climate, and Net-Zero solutions.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Deliver new functionalities for the calculation platform and for upcoming next-generation applications for the Sustainability & Climate Business.
- Monitor and optimize application performance.
- Collaborate closely with Product Management, Research and Product Development, Quality Assurance, Data Operations, and IT Infrastructure throughout all stages of the software development life cycle.
- Possess hands-on experience with Python and FastAPI/Flask/Django or similar REST API-based frameworks.
- Contribute to at least one end-to-end development project from scratch.
- Work in a team to implement features and partner with Product Owners, UI/UX teams, Architects, and QA to create implementation plans focused on innovation, quality, sustainability, and delivering value to clients.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality enterprise offerings within established schedules.
- Exhibit excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Maintain legacy Python applications and manage incidents on production systems.
- Knowledge of MSCI's existing climate and sustainability products and platforms is a plus.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills.
Your Skills That Will Help You Excel
- Strong hands-on experience with Python.
- Experience with research-oriented calculation frameworks like Numpy and Pandas.
- Proficiency in RESTful Web Services using FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
- Understanding and hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases.
- Appreciation for the importance of testing in software development and familiarity with unit testing frameworks like Pytest or Unittest.
- Experience with source code control systems, particularly Git.
- Hands-on experience with cloud technologies – Google Cloud or Azure preferred.
- Experience with Azure Databricks, Spark, or similar frameworks.
- Proficiency in building batch/ETL/integration processes on cloud platforms, preferably Google or Azure.
- Existing domain knowledge of climate products, including emissions, physical risk, and biodiversity.
- Experience in developing and managing microservices on cloud platforms.
- Understanding of DevOps practices and security standards.
- Exposure to open-source software initiatives.
- Familiarity with AI and LLM applications for solving business problems is a plus.
- Experience in designing solutions for data-driven applications.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
What We Offer You
- Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall well-being.
- 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.
- A 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 foster an environment that builds a sense of inclusion, belonging, and connection, supported by eight Employee Resource Groups.
At MSCI, we are passionate about what we do and 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 exceed 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 empower better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return, confidently building more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading, research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.
Application Process
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