Designing and building new backend services and APIs from scratch Working on distributed systems with real scalability, latency, and reliability constraints Working knowledge of security fundamentals (authentication, authorization, encryption) Strong proficiency in Java as primary language (knowing python will be a huge plus) Solid understanding of HTTP fundamentals Strong grasp of object -oriented design, clean class modeling and design patterns Good command of data structures and collections, and when to use them Hands -on experience with multi -threaded and even driven systems Awareness of memory usage, time & space complexity Experience with dependency injection and lifecycle management Understanding of AOP concepts (advice, pointcuts, cross -cutting concerns) Experience with transaction management Familiarity with connection pools and resource management Experience designing read & write APIs for stability, scalability and performance Hands -on, real -world problem discussions No “tell me about yourself” or résumé walkthroughs Focus on how you think, design, and reason Interactive conversations, not trivia or puzzle solving 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. 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. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,0000 and $150,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. 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.