Python with Java Developer Associate Software Engineering

Profile Description
Morgan Stanley is seeking a self-starter experienced full stack developer to join the Fixed Income Front Office Technology team. The individual will work as part of the global development team to help the team analyze design develop and document a modern technology stack to power our digital platforms aimed at unlocking efficiencies for our Investment Teams. As a front office developer the individual will also work closely with the Fixed Income Business to solve operational problems and design strategic portfolio optimization solutions. The individual will work directly with Fixed Income portfolio managers and traders to gather requirements and help build a decision support system for them. This platform is a recent build out and aims to assist Fixed income PM and traders during order generation. The individual will work with senior team members to design and implement solutions using latest cutting-edge technology.

MS Investment Management Technology (IMIT)
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Technology exclusively partners with the Morgan Stanley Investment Management business division to design and develop systems and integrate vendor products to globally support full life cycle business processing. Activities include Portfolio Analysis Risk Trading Operations and Sales & Marketing. Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) Technology also provides holistic support and quality assurance across the suite of applications used in the MSIM environment.

Position Overview

Designing and developing modern and modular web applications using modern coding and testing standards. Learning/understanding Fixed Income instruments and workflows to build business solutions. Gathering analyzing and documenting business requirements Level 2 production support of applications managed by the team Participating in our agile ceremonies and actively driving towards the teams goals. Working independently using modern software development practices Working collaboratively with a global team of technologists. Leading with ideas and innovation. Leading communication and partnering with our end users (Fixed Income business) to design solutions.

What youll do in the role:
Bachelors degree (or higher) in computer science or similar is preferred.

• 3 years of experience developing enterprise applications with heavy emphasis in:

  • writing unit component and integration tests.

  • designing web-based components.

  • relational database.

• Extensive experience with Python.

• Working knowledge of Java.

• Strong computer science fundamentals.

• Experience working directly with end users.

• Experience working with microservices and distributed systems.

• Experience working with build tooling.

• Willingness to learn Morgan Stanley practices and technologies.

What youll bring to the role:

Python / FAST / Flask API Backend technologies - Core Java / Spring Boot / Spring Cloud / JUnit Relational Database Linux / Cloud Stack / Docker / Kubernetes

Good to Have:

Frontend technologies Angular / React Build tooling Jenkins / Gradle Database technologies NoSQL MongoDB / Snowflake

Additional Desired (not required) Competencies:

• Understanding of financial markets and instruments.

• Experience in financial services.

• Experience with Fixed Income Portfolio tools and data.

• Experience with React

• Experience with MVC Architecture for webapps.

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 thats differentiated and weve 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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.