Senior Java Developer

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Senior Java Developer to work as part of the Equity Risk System team with a focus on developing market risk management systems and supporting infrastructure for the Institutional Equities Division (IED) within Morgan Stanley.

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 Senior Java Developer position at Vice President 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, always 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:

• You will work closely with the business and the wider development team to enhance our large-scale regression testing capabilities.
• You will help to set the strategic direction for the team and provide key input to design strategies.
• You will be expected to promote best practices, development tools and agile practices.
• You will support and lead different phases of the product lifecycle including analysis, development, and testing.
• You will be a technically proficient and enthusiastic developer, with a desire to comprehend the whole system, in order to help engineer new and existing components.

What you'll bring to the role:

• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
• Proficiency with server-side Java development using the Spring Framework.
• Experience developing enterprise level distributed applications.
• Experience of working closely with business users.
• Experience of Agile software development practices.
• Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and deliver results.

• Experience working with SQL and possibly NoSQL-based data stores is a considerable advantage.
• Familiarity with Linux and a scripting language (Python or Shell) is a plus.

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.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: If this role is deemed a Certified role, it may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement: Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.