Java - Associate-Software engineer

Profile Description

Division

We're seeking someone to join our team as experienced Java Developer with a strong background in Spring Framework and SQL. The ideal candidate will have 4  to 7 years of hands-on experience in building scalable backend systems, REST APIs, and working with relational databases. You will be a part of a dynamic team driving innovation in our software products and services.

Institutional Securities_ Technology

Institutional Securities Technology (IST) develops and oversees the overall technology strategy and bespoke technology solutions to drive and enable the institutional businesses and enterprise-wide functions. IST's 'clients' include Fixed Income, Equities, Commodities, Investment Banking, Research, Prime Brokerage and Global Capital Markets.

Software Engineering

This is Associate position that develops and maintains software solutions that support business needs.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java applications using Spring Boot.

• Build and consume RESTful APIs for various application modules.

• Write optimized SQL queries, procedures, and triggers for high-performance applications.

• Collaborate with front-end developers, QA engineers, and DevOps to integrate features and services.

• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile ceremonies.

• Troubleshoot production issues and implement fixes in a timely manner.

• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and best practices through unit testing and documentation.

• Continuously research and apply new technologies and best practices.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Strong proficiency in Java (8+), Spring Framework, Spring Boot

• Experience in developing REST APIs

• Expertise in SQL and relational databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle

• Familiarity with JPA/Hibernate

• Good understanding of Maven/Gradle, Git, and CI/CD pipelines

• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks like JUnit or TestNG

• Familiarity with microservices architecture is a plus

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a bonus

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Agile/Scrum methodology experience is preferred

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.

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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.