Associate, Software Engineer

Morgan Stanley·New York·United States·Backend

Morgan Stanley is hiring a Associate, Software Engineer in New York. Posted 2026-09-03; applications close 2026-11-02 (in 57 days).

Role details

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 clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities.

Associate, Software Engineer

Location: New York, New York

What You’ll Do in the Role

Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. is seeking an Associate, Software Engineer to develop and maintain enterprise-level applications using Java and microservices architecture. You will work with distributed systems, relational databases, and cloud-native technologies to deliver scalable solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams throughout the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance. Responsibilities also include implementing data modeling solutions and working with knowledge graph technologies to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives.

You will utilize DevOps practices, continuous integration tools, and automation scripting to ensure efficient development workflows. Work will be performed in Linux environments with middleware technologies and containerized applications to build robust, high-performance systems. Telecommuting is permitted up to three (3) days per week.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

  • Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • One (1) year of experience in the position offered, or one (1) year as a Software Developer, React Developer, or a related role.
  • One (1) year of experience with the following skills:
    • Java
    • Java Spring framework
    • Angular
    • Spring Boot
    • Keylines and metphacts
    • SQL
    • SPARQL
    • Developing scalable RESTful APIs and microservices
    • Distributed caching and relational databases: DB2 and PostgreSQL
    • Integrating Kafka for middleware messaging
    • Operating in Linux environments
    • Applying distributed system design principles and implementing fault tolerance patterns, including circuit breakers and timeouts
    • Collaborating in Agile teams using DevOps tools and practices for automated testing and deployment
    • Building cloud-native applications using Docker containers
    • Automating tasks and workflows using Python scripting
    • Implementing Knowledge Graphs using Stardog
    • Utilizing Grafana and Splunk for observability and monitoring
    • Maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab CI
    • Designing and developing ETL pipelines for structured and semi-structured data

What You Can Expect from Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage, and allocate capital for our clients—helping them reach their goals. For 90 years, we have done this in a differentiated way. 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 for our clients, communities, and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.

You will have the 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 their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We also offer comprehensive employee benefits and perks, support for employees and their families throughout their work-life journey, and ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit.

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

Compensation

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $137,800 and $150,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base pay, if hired, will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short- and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

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

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