Java Software Engineer

We're seeking someone to join our Valuation Control IT team as a Java Software Engineer in Finance Technology to build modern, scalable solutions that automate complex valuation workflows and directly empower the business with faster, more accurate, and data-driven decision-making.

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 Developer role, which is part of the job family responsible for innovative solutions for regulatory and financial reporting, general ledger, profit & loss calculations, securities bookkeeping, budgeting & forecasting, and tax filing.

• Contribute to the function through complex project tasks and initiatives.
• Interact regularly with team members and occasionally leadership on a range of topics.
• Build and improve Scala/Java middle-tier services
• Design and create relational, columnar and NoSQL database entities while consulting with data modeling team
• Collaborate with the business, understand their needs, and own solution delivery
• Collaborate with other IT teams, to build the most effective IT solutions for our customers
• Challenge existing thinking and solutions, propose innovative ideas and techniques
• Handle the SDLC processes and improve the tooling for DevOps

What you'll bring to the role:

• Ability to process information, translate into plans and present summaries to stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of business line and discipline.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience with designing and implementing test scenarios.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of agile development practices, continuous integration, continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI to enhance delivery and processes
• Curiosity about the financial services industry and willingness to work in a banking environment are highly valued
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• At least 4 years relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

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 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.

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.