Java​/Scala Developer Associate​/Snr Assoc​/AVP

Java/Scala Developer Associate/Snr Assoc/AVP

Lombard Counseling and Psychological Services is seeking Java/Scala Developers to join teams within the Technology division in Glasgow. The role focuses on modernizing our core technology platform and delivering high‑quality solutions.

Team Overview

Sales and Distribution Department – Developers will help modernize the core technology platform, building AI chatbots, developing ML algorithms, migrating to event‑driven microservices, and redesigning UIs.

Finance Technology – Delivering technology products to manage the firm’s liquidity and capital resources, including intraday liquidity, cash management, forecasting, stress testing, budgeting, financial planning, and firmwide reporting and analytics.

• Designing and developing server‑side components that meet business requirements efficiently.
• Directly interfacing with business users to understand requirements and provide solutions.
• Integrating E
  * Trade with strategic toolsets.
• Assisting and guiding team members in design and development.
• Partnering with leads to identify and mitigate risks and escalating issues as necessary.
• Ensuring code quality and automated testing standards, participating in code reviews, and upholding quality gates.
• Contributing to overall design and architecture of deployed applications.

• 3+ years of software development experience.
• Hands‑on experience with Java.
• Strong knowledge of multi‑threading and high‑volume server‑side development.
• Architectural knowledge and awareness of enterprise application design patterns.
• Basic working knowledge of Unix/Linux.
• Exposure to Test and Behaviour‑Driven Development in an agile setup (plus).
• Excellent communication, team‑work, and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to learn the business domain and collaborate with stakeholders to specify new features.
• Extensive experience developing enterprise‑scale n‑tier applications.
• Good experience with data structures/collections and strong programming aptitude.
• Ability to analyze, design, and develop complex, high‑throughput/low‑latency applications.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or relevant technical degree.

• Exposure to JavaScript frameworks such as Angular.
• Working knowledge of Database SQL.
• Some exposure to the financial services industry.
• Strong desire to work in a fast‑paced front‑office environment.

We are committed to maintaining first‑class service and high standards of excellence. Our values – putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and giving back – guide our decisions. You’ll work alongside industry leaders in a supportive and empowering environment, with attractive benefits and ample opportunities for career movement.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.