Morgan Stanley

Associate, Software Engineer

Morgan Stanley • $158K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years in a software engineering role, preferably as a Senior Lead, Technical Lead, or similar.
  • Expertise in designing and developing complex web applications using modern technologies.
  • Experience in large-scale complex software solutions development.
  • Proficiency in Java-based frameworks for web services.
  • Strong background in distributed, real-time applications with concurrency.
  • Familiarity with DB concepts, particularly SQL Server, and messaging protocols like MQ and Kafka.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a framework to streamline web services, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
  • Automate decision-making workflows to enhance system performance.
  • Lead migration from legacy systems to scalable, open-source architectures.
  • Design and implement high-performance data processing frameworks.
  • Develop comprehensive batch components with retry logic and checkpointing.
  • Manage deployment activities across on-premise and cloud environments.
  • Implement monitoring and logging mechanisms to identify operational risks.

Benefits

  • Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.
Full Job Description
What you'll do in the role:

Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. is seeking an Associate, Software Engineer in Alpharetta, Georgia to develop a framework to streamline web services development, reducing costs and improving team efficiency. Automate decision-making workflows and validate data objects, enhancing system flexibility and performance. Lead migration initiatives from legacy systems to scalable, open-source architectures, improving system flexibility, maintainability, and operational efficiency. Design and implement high-performance frameworks capable of processing millions of records. Develop end-to-end batch components including readers, processors, writers, job listeners, retry logic, skip policies, checkpointing, and restart mechanisms. Handle deployment activities across both on-premise environments and cloud-based repositories, ensuring seamless promotion of builds across development, testing, user acceptance testing, and production environments. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms to proactively identify failures, performance bottlenecks, and operational risks. Participate in architectural discussions, defining enterprise batch processing standards, and ensuring adherence to security, compliance, and coding best practices. Provide production support, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement performance tuning strategies for mission-critical financial batch workflows. Utilize containerization technologies to deploy and manage microservices, ensuring consistent performance across development, testing, and production environments. Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.

What you'll bring to the role:

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

-Requires five (5) years of experience in the position offered or five (5) years as a Senior Lead Software Engineer, Technical lead, or a related technical occupation.

-Requires five (5) years of experience with the following skills:
  • designing and developing complex web applications using modern web application development technologies and frameworks;
  • Developing large scale complex software solutions;
  • Developing web services using standard Java-based frameworks/toolkits;
  • Developing client-server, distributed, real-time applications;
  • Concurrency and high volume server-side development;
  • DB concepts and experience working on SQL Server;
  • Messaging protocols MQ and Kafka;
  • Developing standards/practices;
  • The full Software Development Life Cycle of the project;
  • Java/J2EE;
  • UI technologies;
  • Spring;
  • myBatis;
  • Gradle;
  • MQ;
  • Kafka;
  • SQL Server; and
  • Web services including REST, SOAP, JSON, and XML.


Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $158,000 and $158,000 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.

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About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley Investment Management are active managers of capital, working to outperform the market and deliver results for their clients. Morgan Stanley Investment Management's long-tenured professionals apply their experience and expertise across public and private markets, in single-sector, multi-asset and custom solutions.

Morgan Stanley Careers

Joining Morgan Stanley today means becoming part of a global team dedicated to strengthening communities, pioneering innovation, and fostering diversity. As a leading global financial services firm, Morgan Stanley offers unparalleled job opportunities, career growth, and a culture of leadership that together create an exceptional employment experience. Work You’ll Do At Morgan Stanley, you will collaborate with knowledgeable professionals to drive innovation and deliver solutions in financial services. Our team is composed of diverse, talented individuals who bring their unique skills and perspectives to work every day, setting the standard for leadership in the global market. Morgan Stanley is not just a company; it's a place where ambitious, creative, and skilled individuals can build a rewarding career. Here, you can experience the benefits of a vibrant culture dedicated to professional growth and diversity training. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with Morgan Stanley’s internship programs. These positions offer invaluable industry insights and professional experience to students and recent graduates. Interns at Morgan Stanley gain hands-on experience, working alongside seasoned experts in a dynamic, supportive environment. Innovation and Professional Growth We believe in the power of innovation to solve complex problems and encourage our team to think differently and act boldly. Morgan Stanley supports your career development through comprehensive training, development programs, and leadership workshops, ensuring that every employee has the tools they need to succeed. Join Our Team Explore the various job opportunities at Morgan Stanley, from entry-level positions to executive roles. We are hiring individuals who are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a team that values integrity, excellence, and a forward-thinking mindset. Enhance your skills through our networking events, mentorship opportunities, and ongoing professional development. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from Morgan Stanley Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your preferences to receive updates about new postings, career tips, and exclusive insights from our team leaders. Apply Now Ready to take the next step in your career? Search open positions that match your skills and interests on the Morgan Stanley Jobs portal. Prepare your resume, refine your interview techniques, and join a company that values innovation and leadership. At Morgan Stanley, we’re not just building careers—we’re developing leaders. Discover how far your talents can take you by joining our team today.
Learn more about Morgan Stanley
Size
77,000 employees
Market Cap
$144.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$10.9 billion
Founded
1935
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$52 billion
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