Director - Full stack Java Developer

Software Engineering III – Director

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.

As part of the strategy to design and implement industry‑leading applications, the Morgan Stanley WMPT team is looking for a Java developer with good experience on backend services 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 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.

• Work in an Agile Squad as a full‑stack developer
• Review code 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

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Java/J2EE and related technologies
• Hands‑on experience in integrating and working in a Java full‑stack environment
• Hands‑on experience in working on multi‑threaded, highly available applications
• Hands‑on experience in working in Core Java, Spring, Spring Boot, RESTful web services
• Practical experience working with databases (preferably DB2) and database interface layers
• Effective communication skills; ability to work across both business users and IT teams across regions and lead IT deliverables
• Understanding of agile development methodologies and Dev Ops practices and tooling
• Proven experience working within an Agile framework
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• UNIX (experience in any scripting language)
• Prior knowledge of Autosys, Kafka, MQ and other streaming platforms would be useful
• Awareness of UI technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, HTML;
  Angular would be useful
• Knowledge of financial markets, banking & wealth management
• Experience collaborating with partners and stakeholders across geography & time zones
• Exposure to JIRA or other ALM tools to create a productive, high‑quality development environment
• Prior experience working in the financial services industry

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 – 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.

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