Senior Java Developer; Capital Markets; Director

We are a seeking highly driven technologist, possessing strong technical and analytic skills in applications development who can work on the complex projects requiring specialized technical knowledge. They will work as a technical lead to solve complex application development tasks and mentor to the team for success. They will additionally interact with product owners to determine requirements and ensure its correct and timely implementation working with Business Analysts and Tech Delivery Management.

Scope work including but not limited to new features, systems enhancements, improvements, and monitoring to increase systems efficiency and  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 Lead Software Engineering position at the Director 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, continuously 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:

Design and develop Java based applications

Codes, tests, debugs, documents and implements complex software applications

Creates prototypes

Interface with product team to gather requirements

Escalate and communicate issues to stakeholders

Resolve issues that other junior or less experienced team members are unable to solve

Provide technical solutions to problems encountered in the team Review the work done by other team members to make sure it adheres to the coding and security standards

Makes well-thought-out decisions on complex or ambiguous application development issues

Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency and resiliency

What you'll bring to the role:

Self-motivated, highly organized, team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment with the ability to learn quickly and work independently

Strong experience in Java, Spring, Spring Boot Experience in developing prototypes, third party service integration

Strong experience with multi-threading and networking protocols (TCP/IP, Web Socket, Multicast)
Practical experience and understanding of low latency messaging middleware

Experience working with Streaming Technologies is highly desirable

Experience developing applications for financial markets with understanding of Equities, Futures, Options is desirable

Practical experience working within the Scrum Framework and Agile methodologies

Experience working with AMQ, Kafka or other messaging brokers, and IMDG distributed caching solutions such as Hazel Cast are a plus

High proficiency in a Linux environment

Experience with common tools including Git, Maven, Jenkins, Teams, JIRAStrong communication with exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills

Practical experience with relational databases (Oracle, Sybase) is a plusBS or MS in Computer Science or related field.

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…