Senior Java Developer (Hybrid)

Job Description - Senior Java Developer (Hybrid) (3259445)

Job Number: 3259445

Posting Date: Oct 8, 2024

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Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Level: Vice President

Description:

We are seeking someone to join our Equity Swaps Trading team as a Senior Developer in ESTAR to support the Equity Swaps business. This is a global front-office team that writes the software supporting a leading provider of the Equity Swap product. This role will be within the real-time calculation engine and its related components that are the heart of the product suite. The developer will work within an agile squad developing within a system comprising of numerous Java services that interact via messaging to produce the product outputs in real time. Technologies and techniques such as highly multi-threaded Java, Sharded Mongo DB, and caching are used in the stack to provide the scale and performance that the product requires. A candidate is likely to gain exposure to both new and complex technologies as well as in-depth business knowledge.

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

What you’ll do in the role:

• Lead the development of new ideas and/or policies in own area.
• Analyze multiple sets of information to create summaries for various stakeholders.
• Help own problems and demonstrate leadership and responsibility for the delivery of new features.
• Write quality unit tests, supply documentation if relevant for new feature build outs, and be involved in the test cycle, including proposing how an item can be automatically tested (and potentially deployed) within our pipeline.
• Flexibility in the development environment; although Java is the majority skill, some days you might be writing Java, and other days you might need to tune stored procedures or tweak scripts.
• Involved in the Level 3 production support rotation which is shared between developers globally, and may occasionally help with weekend deployment activities.
• The role is ideal for someone looking for a strong career development path with many opportunities to grow, learn and develop.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Experience in executing IT strategy, delivery, and complex initiatives.
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner to technology and business leadership.
• Capacity to coordinate with different senior stakeholders, business relationships, and clients.
• Advanced understanding of functional area and competent understanding of competitive environment.
• Core server Java including Data Structures and Concurrency.
• Spring, Junit.
• Linux.
• Relational Databases (Sybase and/or DB2 is preferable) with ability to write SQL queries.
• Understanding of message-based architectures.
• Good Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Full SDLC experience and understanding.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• An interest to learn the business supported by the applications.
• Knowledge and desire to use agile software development practices.
• At least 8 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors, and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect, and cross-collaboration.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.

All our 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.

Build a career with impact. Visit morganstanley.com for more information.