Real-Time Market Data Engineer

We're seeking someone to join our Real-Time Market Data team team as a Vice President in Algorithmic Trading to operate, maintain and optimize low-latency applications that are connecting to stock exchanges, commodify and derivatives markets, SI's and other locations of trading in securitized instruments.

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 Lead Software Engineering position at Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

What you'll do in the role:

- Contribute to the function through a range of operational activities and project tasks, developing an understanding of the business and operating environment.

- You will be part of a global team with members in Budapest, London, North America and Asia
- You will deploy applications into redundant production environments, mainly in London but occasionally into other regions, using Morgan Stanley's designated tools, processes and procedures.
- Your role is also a critical contributor to the modernization of the Real-Time Market Data team through the adoption of agentic tooling to improve operation efficiency
- You will be responsible for application testing and change preparations, while maintaining the high standards of the configuration repository
- You will liaise with developers to ensure quick resolution of issues and upholding data quality standards
- You may need to take part in planned exchange testing or certification events (some weekend or overnight work may be required)
- You may also be required to serve as L3 support

What you'll bring:

- Ability to engage with the broader team, communicate goals, tasks and deliverables in 1-1 and team meetings.

- Advanced understanding of business line and discipline with some knowledge of competitive environment and other disciplines.
- High standards for quality of work and accuracy, solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in a UNIX / Linux environment
- Moderate Python OR Perl scripting skills, ability to write shell one-liners or 10-15 lines of code for generic data processing, Regex knowledge
- Experience in performing basic network testing / troubleshooting (TCP/UDP)
- Experience in automation / DevOps, CD/CI, agentic tooling
- Knowledge of financial protocols (FIX, ITCH) or experience working in low latency- and trading environments is an advantage
- At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

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.

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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.