Senior Software Engineer

We're seeking someone to join our Prime Brokerage Data team as a Senior Software Engineer in Institutional Securities Tech. Data Fabric is an API-first platform where producers publish once and distribute governed datasets to multiple endpoints. Metadata-as-code synchronizes to the firmwide data catalogue, automating onboarding, schema control, SLAs, lineage, and archival. The distribution engine routes data to target containers (e.g., Snowflake) while enforcing governance and access policies. Data Fabric reduces risk, accelerates integration, and improves data reuse across the enterprise. It is the backbone for Prime Brokerage and Securities Financing data platform. 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 Senior Software Engineer position at Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs and requirements. 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: * Develop resilient, highly scalable, cloud-enabled systems that support the demands of a complex financial services environment. * Contribute to the evolution of the firm's "Data Fabric" platform, delivering innovative capabilities that empower both business users and the developer community. * Drive continuous improvements in platform reliability, performance, scalability, and operational resilience. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for optimization and enhance the overall effectiveness of the platform and its services. What you'll bring to the role: * At least 6 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role * Bachelor or higher degree in a STEM field * Experience with SQL databases * Architectural mindset * Ample knowledge of Java and Python, primarily within server-side development with at least 3 years of experience * User level knowledge of Unix/Linux * Good communication skills in English with confirmed ability to deliver high-quality software working in multi-person teams #LI-hybrid #LI-FT1 #BPTech 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser. Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. 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. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.