Vice President - Fixed Income/Municipal Securities Software Engineer (New York)

In the Technology division, 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. This is a Principal Software Engineering position at the Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

We're seeking someone to join our team as a software engineer in FICFX. The Municipal Securities Division's Technology Team has an opening as we rebuild our entire trading tech stack for both flow and remarketing trading businesses. We are looking for a strong Java or Scala Developer with 8+ years of Fixed Income industry experience. The role will include a combination of long‑term strategic development and shorter‑term business focused development on this new platform. The main focus will be to deliver increased automation to the trading desks and expand electronic trading capabilities. The role would be expected to gain expertise in several components of this platform and take full ownership of projects from requirements gathering to roll‑out. The successful candidate requires a strong technical background. The candidate will be expected to code, deliver software, and work closely with our clients on both sales and trading.

What You’ll Do In The Role

• Lead the development of new ideas and/or policies in own area.
• Analyze multiple sets of information to create summaries for various stakeholders.
• Professional development experience: 8+ years.
• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering – Strong Java or Scala coding skills.
• Desire to build modern, testable, and observable software; good knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Good knowledge of SQL/Relational Databases.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Experience in executing IT strategy, delivery and complex initiatives.
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner to technology and business leadership.
• Advanced understanding of functional area and competent understanding of competitive environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to explain complex IT problems in simple, businesslike terminology for ease of user understanding.
• Experience supporting distributed systems in a highly complex, high‑urgency environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot/follow a methodical approach to problem resolution.
• Good problem‑solving, result‑focused, can‑do attitude and strong focus to keep the business running and competitive.
• Comfortable with direct interaction with non‑technical staff.
• Highly motivated, analytical thinking individual, who can work in a demanding, multi‑tasking environment.
• Familiarity with Fixed Income concepts (including interest and bond calculations).
• At least 8 years’ relevant experience.

This Role Offers The Opportunity To

Extend your technical knowledge with challenging projects and the use of new technologies. Enjoy access to experts in the wide range of technologies at Morgan Stanley. Work in an open environment where everyone can express their views and make significant contributions.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $210,000 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 may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley‑sponsored benefit programs.

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