Senior Platform 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 III position at Director level, responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

• Acquire deep knowledge of application development frameworks developed by the team to handle support requests without any guidance.
• Be responsible for timely and quality delivery of assigned jobs spanning multiple tiers/modules.
• Tactically execute a well‑defined, but complex problem by subdividing into multiple simple tasks.
• Implement code with the most efficient algorithms and data structures.
• Realize resilient and high‑performing software components by utilizing concurrency.
• Help the team create training material and design documents when needed.
• Collaborate within a cross‑functional Scrum/Kanban team; be a great team player.
• Frequently interact with external support teams to resolve technical hurdles.
• Share knowledge and opinions with the rest of the group about your area of expertise by means of creative diagram or presentation.
• Fully understand the significance of established processes and follow them faithfully.
• Support E
  * TRADE's commitment to audit and compliance.

• At least 3‑5 years of software development experience.
• Solid computer science fundamentals.
• Advanced knowledge of Java.

• Good grasp of design patterns.
• Knowledge of J2EE.
• Some experience with Tomcat and Linux.
• Basic knowledge of SQL/relational database.
• Familiarity with any of the following is a bonus:
  Spring Framework, GIT, Maven.
• Hands‑on knowledge of the latest Spring Cloud libraries is a major plus.
• Familiarity with agile SDLC is a significant bonus.
• Experience in the financial domain is a plus.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $165,000 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 may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short‑ and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley‑sponsored benefit programs.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).