Director - Java Developer

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 Software Engineering III position at the Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

Role Profile:

Join our FA Comp team as a AI Java Developer and play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence. This project is at the forefront of our company's mission to deliver cutting-edge solutions that make a significant impact in the industry. As a Lead Developer, you will have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and lead a team of talented professionals who are passionate about creating high-quality software.

You will be instrumental in shaping the direction of the project, ensuring that we meet our goals and deliver exceptional results. Our collaborative and inclusive work environment fosters creativity and encourages every team member to contribute their unique skills and perspectives.

What you’ll do in the role:

• Understand business needs and convert them into technical specifications

• Communicate with Senior Management

• Develop and design Java batch processes

• Coordinate with offshore leads to ensure all deadlines are met

• Work with the team as a process-oriented lead and adher to the organization’s product development standards

• Advise on Design for Optimized Data Access

• Work with other development groups to understand/gain access to the new Field Desktop

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 5+ years of experience in development

• Strong knowledge in object-oriented programming concepts and design

• Good understanding and experience in Java and JavaScript technologies 

• Interactive filtering via visualization

• Strong data analysis and data quality assessment skills

• Excellent communication and written skills and willingness to work across time zones

• Client-side JavaScript technologies including AngularJS and JQuery

• SQL skills and a thorough understanding of database constructs

• Strong understanding of SDLC and proven track record of operational efficiency

• Understanding of agentic AI concepts such as planning, memory, tool use, and autonomy (experience with frameworks like LangChain, AutoGPT, OpenAI Functions, etc., is a plus).

• Familiarity with prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and evaluation of LLMs or generative models.

• Critical thinker and problem solver who has a strong base in web technologies and design concepts.

• Experience with performance testing and improvement

• Ability to develop and follow change management processes for consistent and maintainable versions

Desired Skills:

• Exposure to the financial services industry

• Hands-on experience with large language models (e.g., GPT, LLaMA, PaLM), transformers, and/or generative models

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $95,000 USD and $135,000 USD per year at

the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).