Director - Full stack 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. Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

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

Role Profile:

As part of strategy to design and implement industry leading applications Morgan Stanley WMPT team is looking for a Java developer with good experience on backend services to join a technologically advanced team. Candidate must have expertise in leading design and development of multi-tiered Java EE-style applications. Candidate should be fluent in spring, databases, and database interface layers and associated Java development tools. Candidate will interface on a regular basis with other teams including other internal IT teams across Wealth Management, BA team, QA team, and global development team. To be successful, the role will require the individual to understand the banking technology landscape, and to offer creative solutions that integrate current capabilities, vendor capabilities, proprietary system builds, and the ability to adapt to changing business requirements.

What you'll do in the role:

• Work in an Agile Squad as a full-stack developer

• Review code and contribute to design discussions.

• Ensure high quality of deliverables while enforcing development best practices.

• Adhere to application development guidelines and help improve the guidelines. Understand and implement security guidelines and best practices.

• Troubleshoot and resolve errors or critical issues.

• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge with the team.

• Demonstrate features built as part of the sprint to business stakeholders.

• Actively contribute and participate in sprint grooming and planning discussions, daily stand-ups, and Agile ceremonies

• Work on PoCs to adopt newer technologies and frameworks.

What you'll bring to the role:

• 5+ years of hands on experience in Java/J2EE and related technologies

• Hands on experience in integrating and working in a Java full stack environment.

• Hands on experience in working on multi-threaded, highly available applications.

• Hands on experience in working in Core Java, Spring, Spring boot, RESTful web services.

• Practical experience working with databases (preferably DB2) and database interface layers.

• Candidate must have effective communication skills, should be able to work across both Business users and IT teams across regions and have the ability to lead IT deliverables.

• Candidate must have an understanding of agile development methodologies and understanding of DevOps practices and tooling.

• Proven experience in working within an Agile framework.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills Desired:

• UNIX (Experience in any scripting language)

• Prior knowledge of Autosys, Kafka, MQ and other streaming platform would be useful.

• Awareness of UI technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, Angular would be useful.

• Knowledge of Financial market, Banking & Wealth Management.

• Experience in collaborating with partners and stakeholders across geography & time zones.

• Exposure to JIRA or other ALM tools to create a productive, high quality development environment.

• Prior experience working in the Financial Services Industry

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 $120,000 and $160,000 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).