Database Engineer

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 position at the Director 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.

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Were seeking someone to join our FICFX team. Technology enables resilient high-performance trading platforms. Teams operate globally owning systems end-to-end with strong focus on innovation and engineering excellence

What youll do in the role:

• Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.

• Working across SAP ASE SAP IQ MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments

• Designing and optimizing schemas queries and database structures

• Performing deep performance analysis and root cause troubleshooting

• Building and maintaining automation using Python Perl and Shell

• Supporting real-time and batch data pipelines ETL and replication

• Enhancing monitoring data capture and operational tooling

What youll bring to the role:

• Strong SQL

• Experience with mission-critical real-time systems

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to manage tasks and deliverables effectively

• 4 years of related experience

Desired Skills:

• Strong SAP ASE and/or SAP IQ

• Strong Python Perl and Shell scripting

• Strong Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting skills

• Experience with database performance tuning

• Working knowledge of Fixed Income products or trading systems

• Exposure to AI/ML tools for performance analysis

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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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120000 and $170000 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.

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