Associate, Software Engineer

Company Profile

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment, and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide, including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

In Technology, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities.

Role Overview

Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. is seeking an Associate, Software Engineer in New York, New York to design and develop web-based and distributed applications using Java, Python, and related frameworks. Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with technology teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions supporting trading and order management functions. Implement REST APIs and microservices using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud Gateway, and Python web frameworks such as Flask and FastAPI. Apply API design, validation, and error handling best practices. Develop concurrent and asynchronous solutions using multiprocessing and asynchronous programming techniques. Implement caching strategies and work with Redis for data storage and performance optimization. Carry out app containerization using Docker and Podman. Write and maintain automated unit and integration tests. Utilize CI/CD pipelines, containerization tools, and version control systems. Work with SQL databases and API documentation tools. Monitor and support production systems by diagnosing and resolving issues in a timely manner. Ensure application reliability, scalability, and security compliance. Leverage knowledge of fixed income markets and related financial instruments. Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop web-based and distributed applications using Java and Python.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with technology teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions supporting trading and order management functions.
• Implement REST APIs and microservices using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud Gateway, Flask, and FastAPI.
• Apply API design, validation, and error handling best practices.
• Develop concurrent and asynchronous solutions using multiprocessing and asynchronous programming techniques.
• Implement caching strategies and work with Redis for data storage and performance optimization.
• Containerize applications using Docker and Podman.
• Write and maintain automated unit and integration tests.
• Utilize CI/CD pipelines, containerization tools, and version control systems.
• Work with SQL databases and API documentation tools.
• Monitor and support production systems by diagnosing and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure application reliability, scalability, and security compliance.
• Leverage knowledge of fixed income markets and related financial instruments.
• Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in the position offered or two (2) years as a Software Engineer, or in a related technology role.
• Two (2) years of experience with:
  • Agile; Java; Python; Linux; Flask; FastAPI; Spring Boot; Spring Cloud Gateway; REST API development; API design and validation; Microservices architecture; Multiprocessing and Asynchronous programming; Caching strategies using Spring Cache and Redis; Redis-based data storage; PostgreSQL; SQL; CI/CD pipelines; Git; Containerization; Docker; and Unit and Integration testing.
• One (1) year of experience with:
  • Spring WebFlux; Podman; and financial instruments and order management systems.
• Any amount of experience with Reactive programming.

What You Can Expect from Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients—helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated—and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values—putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back—guide the decisions we make every day to do what’s best for our clients, communities, and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. You’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families, offering a comprehensive set of benefits and perks. There’s also ample opportunity to move within the organization for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $135,160 and $150,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base pay is determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which may include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short- and long-term incentive programs, and Morgan Stanley-sponsored benefits.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Our recruiting efforts reflect our commitment to inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.