Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.ABOUT PARAMETRICParametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. We partner with advisors, institutions, and consultants to build portfolios focused on what's important to them and their clients. A leader in custom solutions for more than 30 years, we help investors access efficient market exposures, solve implementation challenges, and design multi-asset portfolios that respond to their evolving needs. We also offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients' core holdings.This role is part of Parametric's hybrid working model, which includes working in the office 3 days a week and choosing to work remotely or in the office the remaining days of the week.ABOUT THE TEAMThe Equity Investments and Client Activities team at Parametric:We are building financial software that that solves some of the world's most complex financial opportunities. This includes building solutions to provide customized direct index exposure while making tax-sensitive asset allocation decisions to improve overall after-tax portfolio returns.We design and build financial software responsible for the account life cycle that starts with the onboarding of accounts through the management of client activities and investment instructions.We are focused on delivering high-quality, scalable solutions that are cloud-native.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Senior Software Engineer on the Equity Investments and Client Activities team will be responsible for design, development, and integration of technology solutions to support all aspects of our equity investments platform. In this role, the Senior Software Engineer will leverage new and existing technologies to build and maintain services that scale the platform, including on-prem systems and cloud native AWS micro services.Primary ResponsibilitiesWork closely with business unit and other team members to understand and document requirementsDeliver flexible solutions to complex business problems using our technology practicesDesign, develop, and maintain services and API to support various business needsLeverage scalable and distributed computing principles to build the next generation of servicesFollow our development process and guidelinesCreate unit/integration/functional/performance testsConduct code reviews of other developersMentor new or less senior developersShare experience, knowledge, and ideas to the team to improve processes and productivityJob RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related area of study5+ years of hands-on Java/J2EE software design and development experience. C# experience a plus.Solid understanding of core language features and how to use them properlyThorough understanding of multi-threading programming and thread safety principlesStrong aptitude for highly efficient data structures and algorithmsStrong knowledge of relational databases and SQLWorking knowledge of NoSQL database engines such as Redis, Cassandra, or MongoDBProven experience with test driven development, JUnit, and mockingFamiliarity with version control systems such as GIT or SVNWorking experience with agile developmentFamiliarity with continuous integration and build tools like Maven or GradleProven track record of becoming a subject matter expert in areas related to current assignmentsEffective communication skills with business users and other developersFamiliarity with AI and related technologies, with the ability to apply them in a business or technical contextParametric believes each member of our organization makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications. It is our expectation that every member of our team will offer his/her/their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our client services.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.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.