Associate, Software Engineer

Morgan-Stanley; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley, in New York, seeks an Associate Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain internal applications. You will gather requirements from clients, design systems, and deploy high-performing trading workflows with lifecycle management capabilities.

The role involves building low-latency solutions across a broad tech stack, including Java, Kotlin, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and microservices, with Git-based workflows and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software development roles or Front-End Web Development/Technology Analyst.
• Experience with web development stack including Angular, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js and Java, Kotlin, Python, SQL.
• Proficiency with Maven/Gradle, Git-based version control, RESTful APIs, and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain internal business unit applications.
• Meet with clients to gather and analyze requirements and make system design decisions.
• Develop high-performing, low-latency electronic trading systems and evolve complex workflows and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with teams using DevOps practices and implement CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Angular

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

Java

Kotlin

Python

SQL

MySQL

DB2

JDBC

JPA

Microservices

Git

GitHub

Bitbucket

Unix shell scripting

Test automation

JUnit

DevOps

Jenkins

Agile development

Jira

Object-oriented design

Multi-threading

RESTful API

Spring

Spring Boot

Maven

Gradle

IntelliJ

VS Code

Postman

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

GitHub

Bitbucket

Jenkins

JUnit

Maven

Gradle

IDE (IntelliJ/VS Code)

Postman

Docker

MongoDB/Camunda

Job description

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.What you’ll do in the role:Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. is seeking an Associate, Software Engineer in New York, New York to design, develop, and maintain applications used by internal business units. Meet with clients to gather and analyze requirements. Make system design decisions, evaluating, integrating, and developing necessary software, before testing and deploying applications into production. Develop high-performing, low-latency electronic trading systems, and evolving complex workflows and life-cycle management capabilities. Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.What you’ll bring to the role:-Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.-Requires three (3) years of experience in the position offered or three (3) years as a Front-End Web Developer, Technology Analyst, or a related role.-Requires three (3) years of experience with the following skills:Web development;Angular;HTML5;CSS;JavaScript;Typescript;Node.js;Java;Kotlin;Python;SQL;MySQL;DB2;JDBC;JPA;Microservices;Package management;NPM;PIP;Code versioning using Git;GitHub;BitBucket;Unix shell scripting;Test automation;Junit;DevOps;Jenkins;Agile development;Jira;Object-oriented design;Multi-threading;RESTful API;Spring;Spring Boot;Maven;Gradle;IntelliJ;VS Code; andPostman.-Requires two (2) years of experience with the following skills:MongoDB;Camunda 7 and 8; andDocker.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 $141,000 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 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.For more information, please visit : https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .