Java AI_ Associate_ Software Engineer

About Our Team The Index and Structured Products E-Trading group at Morgan Stanley is specialized in providing the trading technology for the Equity Swaps and Index/Custom Basket Swaps desks in the Equity Division. We are responsible for architecting, designing and developing the platform that enables seamless order capture, advanced position management & optimization, exception handling, hedge automation & trading engines.

Job Description We are looking for a smart, innovative, results-oriented individual to join our global backend development team. The role involves business and technical requirement analysis, design, hands-on development in a distributed architecture environment. An ideal candidate will have enterprise project experience and a good knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented concepts, multithreading / synchronization issues, networking, and relational databases. The successful candidate is expected to work with the colleagues around the globe and hence excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are a must. Knowledge of the financial industry or Equity Swaps is preferred, but not a requirement. The primary focus of the role will be on basket trading engines written in Java. Skills Required: > Basic knowledge of software engineering principles (data structures & algorithms, OO, design patterns, multithreading, networking) > Good Java syntax knowledge. > Good trouble shooting and debugging skills. > Working knowledge of a scripting language (python preferably) and Unix commands. > Experience in formal software development lifecycle (SDLC) > Excellent written and verbal communication skills. > Experience in test driven development Skills Desired: > Previous core dev experience. > Experience in event driven design and microservices. > Experience designing and developing large scale distributed client/server systems a bonus. > Front Office (Sales & Trading) development experience > Knowledge of FIX protocol related to order management. > Project management abilities

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.

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