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Company Profile:
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment, and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide, including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
In Technology, 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.
What you’ll do in the role:
Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. is seeking an Associate, Software Engineer in Alpharetta, Georgia to:
- Implement, design, and develop components of software projects within Mutual Funds Middle Office.
- Support AI-related mutual funds projects.
- Conduct design and code reviews for software applications and projects.
- Utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze database programs.
- Develop various aspects of software applications including UI, mid-tier services, and databases, working as part of a team.
- Ensure quality deliverables and deadlines are met by coordinating with various teams, such as business, QA, UAT, Operations, Application Support Group, and Infrastructure.
- Integrate with multiple vendor products and record keepers.
- Handle order generation, execution, and post-order processing across Wealth Management products.
- Perform code profiling, code review, and performance tuning.
What you’ll bring to the role:
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Requires a Master’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field of study.
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Requires three (3) years of experience in the position offered or three (3) years as a Full Stack Developer, Software Developer, or a closely related occupation.
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Requires three (3) years of experience with the following skills:
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Python and Java;
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JavaScript and TypeScript;
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SQL and NoSQL databases;
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Spring Framework including Spring Boot and Model-View-Controller (MVC);
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Front-end development using Angular, HTML, and CSS;
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RESTful web services design and integration;
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Microservices architecture;
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Containerization technologies including Docker;
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Version control systems including Git;
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CI/CD pipeline implementation including Teamcity and Jenkins;
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Unit and integration testing frameworks;
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Performance tuning and code optimization;
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End-to-end application development across User Interface (UI), mid-tier services, and database layers; and
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Ownership of application lifecycle including design, development, production release, and post-production support.
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Requires one (1) year of experience with the following skills:
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Accelerate development workflows by leveraging generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM) tools including Github Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude.
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.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $136,000 and $136,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Associate Software Engineer
Align your degree to EB-2 or EB-3
A bachelor's in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field satisfies EB-3 professional requirements. If you hold a master's or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive software experience, you qualify for the EB-2 category, which can move faster for some nationalities.
Check your priority date before accepting offers
If you're from India or China, the EB-2 and EB-3 priority date backlogs can span years. Before signing an offer, ask the employer which category they'll file under and cross-reference the current Visa Bulletin to gauge your realistic wait for permanent residence.
Find employers with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search Associate Software Engineer roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Seeing a company's past PERM filings tells you they understand the process and won't back out when immigration costs come due.
Confirm the employer will cover PERM recruitment costs
PERM requires the employer to run a genuine recruitment test, including job ads and documented applicant reviews, before DOL certifies the application. Clarify during offer negotiations who pays attorney fees and whether the company has in-house immigration counsel experienced with PERM timelines.
Request your PERM filing date in writing
Your priority date is established when USCIS receives the I-140 petition, not when PERM is filed with DOL. Getting the expected I-140 submission timeline in your offer letter protects you if the employer delays filing after your PERM certification is approved.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify prevailing wage tier
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before interviews so you can spot-check whether the salary offered will satisfy Level I or Level II wage requirements for your role.
Green Card Associate Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for Associate Software Engineers differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. For Associate Software Engineers, the employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, proving no qualified U.S. worker is available, before filing an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant status with a fixed duration and an annual lottery. PERM has no lottery but does carry per-country numerical limits that create priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries.
What education and experience do I need for EB-2 or EB-3 as an Associate Software Engineer?
EB-3 professionals category covers candidates with a U.S. bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent in a field directly related to the position, such as computer science or software engineering. EB-2 requires an advanced degree, meaning a master's or higher, or a bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive experience in software development. Your employer's PERM filing must specify which category applies, so confirming your credentials match before the process starts avoids costly refiling.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for software engineering roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Associate Software Engineer openings at employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Reviewing a company's past PERM filings shows whether they've completed the full DOL certification and I-140 process for similar roles, which signals genuine sponsorship capability rather than a vague willingness stated in a job posting.
What is the PERM labor certification process and how long does it take?
PERM, or Program Electronic Review Management, is a DOL process requiring your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test, document that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied, obtain a prevailing wage determination, and submit an ETA Form 9089. DOL then audits or approves the application. Processing timelines vary and can run from several months to over a year depending on audit selection and DOL workload, so employers typically start PERM well before your current work authorization expires.
Does my priority date stay with me if I change employers during the green card process?
Your priority date is tied to your approved I-140, not to a specific employer. Under AC21 portability rules, if your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 adjustment of status application is pending, you can change to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. Associate Software Engineer roles generally port well to other software development positions, but confirm the new role's SOC classification with an immigration attorney before switching.