We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Lead Java Software Engineer in Wealth Management Technology.

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

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:

Participate in the design, implementation, and testing of cloud-native Java applications,

Participate in code-reviews and architecture reviews,

Be self-motivated, flexible, adaptable and an excellent team player, and be prepared to work in a global virtual team along with NY and offshore team members,

Work with senior Business Partners and Program Management team to deliver the solution,

Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within budget and to the highest level of quality,

Work with application support teams to ensure timely issue resolution and thorough support processes,

Mentor junior team members

What you'll bring to the role:

At least Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

6+ years of Java development experience

Solid core Java knowledge

Knowledge of a popular Java unit testing framework (e.g., JUnit 5 or TestNG)

SQL knowledge

Experience with a JPA implementation such as Hibernate

Full software development life cycle experience

Understanding of Microservice Architecture

Experience in implementing and testing microservices applications using the Spring Boot framework

Experience in using source control tools (preferably Git), and build tools (such as Maven or Gradle)

Experience with performance tuning, troubleshooting and remediation

Scripting knowledge using a popular scripting language (Bash, Ksh, Python) for automation tasks

Experience with containerization technologies (such as Docker, Podman, Buildah)

Basic understanding of Kubernetes concepts

Self-motivated individual and creative thinker who will take ownership of tasks

Experience working with Agile development teams at scale

Good communication skills (both written and oral)

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.

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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.