Associate Software Engineer at Morgan Stanley in New York, NY

We're seeking a passionate technologist to join our Investment Banking & Global Capital Markets Technology team as an Associate Java Developer in the Advisory Sales & Distribution Super Department to build innovation solutions to support the complex and evolving needs of our businesses in Institutional Securities Group.

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 Software Engineering III position at the Associate 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.

Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

What you'll do in the role:

• Participate in the design, development, and testing of software applications.

• Contribute to the function through a range of operational activities and project tasks, developing an understanding of the business and operating environment.

• Collaborate with team members to understand requirements and deliver on software projects.

• Assist in troubleshooting and debugging software issues.

• Learn and apply best practices in software development methodologies.

• Contribute to code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

• Document technical specifications and system configurations.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the software engineering team.

• Engage in training and upskilling activities to enhance technical skills

What you'll bring to the role:

• Ability to engage with the broader team, communicate goals, tasks and deliverables in 1-1 and team meetings.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Strong hand-on Java EE and core Java experience.

• Experience with web service development, RESTful APIs and Services Oriented Architecture.

• Skills in Object Oriented Design, Design patterns, Architecture and Application Integration.

• Strong knowledge of Databases including design, SQL proficiency.

• Strong experience with frameworks used for development and automated testing like SpringBoot, Junit, BDD etc.

• Experience with Unix/Linux.

• Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.

• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate effectively.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Willingness to learn new technologies and tools.

• At least 3 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

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 - 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.

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

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 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's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).