Java Tech Lead - Commodities Technology; Hybrid

We’re seeking someone to join our Commodities Technology team as a Java Tech Lead to design, build, develop and evolve scalable trading technology platforms supporting global commodities markets and drive modernization initiatives across the technology landscape.

This is a Lead Software Engineering position at Vice President level, responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

• Work across the full software development lifecycle, from problem analysis and solution design through hands‑on coding, delivery, and production support.
• Lead technical design discussions and shape scalable, resilient, and maintainable system architectures aligned with long‑term platform strategy.
• Act as a technical leader within Agile squads, mentoring developers and driving engineering best practices across the team.
• Participate in and contribute to strategic renovation initiatives, including modernization of technology stacks and reduction of technical debt.
• Advance Dev Ops practices through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and operational excellence improvements.
• Collaborate closely with business users and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technology solutions.
• Partner with global technology teams and leverage firmwide platforms and capabilities to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support and enhance systems across the Commodities technology landscape, including trading lifecycle, risk, market data, and settlements.
• Ensure high standards of code quality, system reliability, and production stability through continuous improvement.

• Strong technical leadership skills, with the ability to drive solution design, lead technical discussions, and influence engineering direction.
• 8+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience, including significant design and architectural responsibility for complex Java or Scala applications in enterprise‑scale environments.
• Strong understanding of functional programming concepts, design patterns, n‑tier architecture, and service‑oriented design.
• Experience with technologies such as Python, Shell scripting, or Scala is helpful; experience working in Linux environments is desirable.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in global teams.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong motivation to learn and develop in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of Financial Services or Commodities is a plus.

All positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross‑section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

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