Database Engineer

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

7d • $120,000 - $170,000

About The Position

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 position at the Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs. Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. We're seeking someone to join our FICFX team. Technology enables resilient, high-performance trading platforms. Teams operate globally, owning systems end-to-end with strong focus on innovation and engineering excellence.

Requirements

• Strong SQL
• Experience with mission-critical real-time systems
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage tasks and deliverables effectively
• 4+ years of related experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong SAP ASE and/or SAP IQ
• Strong Python, Perl, and Shell scripting
• Strong Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting skills
• Experience with database performance tuning
• Working knowledge of Fixed Income products or trading systems
• Exposure to AI/ML tools for performance analysis

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.
• Working across SAP ASE, SAP IQ, MS SQL Server, and PostgreSQL environments
• Designing and optimizing schemas, queries, and database structures
• Performing deep performance analysis and root cause troubleshooting
• Building and maintaining automation using Python, Perl, and Shell
• Supporting real-time and batch data pipelines, ETL, and replication
• Enhancing monitoring, data capture, and operational tooling

Benefits

• Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
• Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed