hero

JOB BOARD

If Opportunity doesn't Knock, Build a Door....

Database Engineer / Infrastructure Developer - VP

Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

Other Engineering, Software Engineering
Glasgow, UK
Posted on Jun 7, 2025

Database Engineer / Infrastructure Developer - VP
Glasgow
JR012853


Morgan Stanley are looking for an experienced database engineer / infrastructure developer having practical experience with the NewSQL architecture and traditional RDBMS systems. The candidate will be working on various database related infrastructure / automation projects that will require development in python and ability to analyse scripts written in legacy languages like perl/ksh.
The candidate will be responsible for development, unit level testing and integration testing.

The team are looking for a results-driven individual who can complete tasks with minimal supervision, effectively communicating and liaising with the ops team. The candidate should have a strong track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Understanding NewSQL, RDBMS and python scripting is a core requirement.

At Morgan Stanley Glasgow, we support the Firm’s global Operations, Technology, Finance, Corporate, and Institutional Securities divisions. The Glasgow office, known for its excellence in process, client service & leadership, has led us to win numerous innovation and people awards. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Glasgow community since 2000, steadily contributing to the development of a vibrant local financial services and fintech industry. Everyone is encouraged to chart their own meaningful career and achieve goals with the support of our best-in-class training and development opportunities.

What you'll do
-Work in a globally distributed team to provide robust database platform solution on an internal cloud
-Design and deploy compliant infrastructure to integrate with the required Morgan Stanley controls.
-Investigate, debug and analyse any issues in raised production
-Ensure all changes are unit and integration tested.

What you'll have
-Strong experience with a NewSQL database
-Strong experience with a RDBMS system
-Strong development skills in Python
-Knowledge of Linux and Kubernetes platforms
-Highly skilled in ANSI SQL
-Strong communication and written skills
-Experience with architecting and maintaining high availability production systems
-Developing monitoring architecture and implementing monitoring agents, dashboards, escalations and alerts
-Knowledge of common IT processes, including ITIL and SDLC
-Knowledge of working in an agile environment

#TECH #LI-hybrid #LI-LM1

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

    We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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 opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.