Associate, Software Engineer

Associate, Software Engineer

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.

Requires a Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field of study.

Requires two (2) years of experience in the position offered or two (2) years as a Software Engineer, or in a related role in the technology field.

Requires two (2) years of experience with the following skills:

• 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.

Requires one (1) year of experience with:

• Spring WebFlux;
• Podman; and
• financial instruments and order management systems.

Requires any amount of experience with:

• Reactive programming.

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 - aren't just beliefs, they 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. At Morgan Stanley, 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 their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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

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 strong commitment to a culture of 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, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.