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 III 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.
Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.
Technology works as a strategic partner with Morgan Stanley business units and the world's leading technology companies to redefine how we do business in ever more global, complex, and dynamic financial markets. Morgan Stanley's sizeable investment in technology results in quantitative trading systems, cutting-edge modeling and simulation software, comprehensive risk and security systems, and robust client-relationship capabilities, plus the worldwide infrastructure that forms the backbone of these systems and tools. Our insights, our applications and infrastructure give a competitive edge to clients' businesses-and to our own.
As part of strategy to design and implement industry leading applications Morgan Stanley WMPT team is looking for a Java developer with experience on UI/UX technologies to join a technologically advanced team. Candidate must have expertise in leading design and development of multi-tiered Java EE-style applications. Candidate should be fluent in spring, databases, and database interface layers and associated Java development tools. Candidate will interface on a regular basis with other teams including other internal IT teams across Wealth Management, BA team, QA team, and global development team. To be successful, the role will require the individual to understand the banking technology landscape, and to offer creative solutions that integrate current capabilities, vendor capabilities, proprietary system builds, and the ability to adapt to changing business requirements Design and develop Java applications as well as multi-tier Java applications in finance technology supporting all Money Movement products.
What you’ll do in the role:
Work in an Agile Squad as a full-stack developer
Review code, follow best coding practice and contribute to design discussions
Ensure high quality of deliverables while enforcing development best practices
Adhere to application development guidelines and help improve the guidelines
Understand and implement security guidelines and best practices
Troubleshoot and resolve errors or critical issues
Mentor junior developers and share knowledge with the team
Demonstrate features built as part of the sprint to business stakeholders
Actively contribute and participate in sprint grooming and planning discussions, daily stand-ups, and Agile ceremonies
Work on PoCs to adopt newer technologies and frameworks
What you’ll bring to the role:
Minimum BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of hands-on experience as Java developer building enterprise level applications using core Java 1.8 or higher
3+ years of hands-on experience in core Java design and programming, solid understanding of multi-tiered web-based applications
Experience with frameworks like Spring
Strong understanding of database analysis & design including SQL, indexes, and query tuning
Hands on experience in integrating and working in a Java full stack environment
Hands on experience in working on multi-threaded, highly-available applications.
Awareness of CICD Pipelines
Awareness of event driven architecture
Practical experience with data model designing and modeling tools
Proven experience working in agile development methodologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skills Desired:
Awareness of messaging platforms like Kafka
Awareness of UI development technologies like React/Angular and associated UI development tools
Working Knowledge of Unix/Linux and/or any scripting language
Exposure to JIRA or other ALM tools to create a productive, high-quality development environment
Working knowledge of financial markets and Wealth Management
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.
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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $95,000 and $135,000 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's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. 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.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).