Software Engineer (Java)

We are seeking a Software Engineer (Java) to join the Sales & Distribution (SnD) Technology Team within Morgan Stanleys Institutional Equities Division. The team develops and supports a suite of front-office applications and analytical tools used by Sales and Trading professionals globally providing enriched client sector and market intelligence.

This role offers the opportunity to work on enterprise-scale applications using modern technologies including Java Spring Boot web technologies and databases while collaborating closely with business stakeholders and global technology teams.

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 position at Director 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 youll do in the role:

• Develop enhance and maintain business-critical applications.

• Participate in the design development testing and support of software solutions.

• Collaborate with business users to understand requirements and resolve issues.

• Contribute to application architecture design discussions and code reviews.

• Work closely with global teams to deliver high-quality technology solutions.

• Gain exposure to Institutional Equities business processes and workflows.

What youll bring to the role:

• Strong experience with Core Java Spring/Spring Boot and object-oriented design.

• Understanding of enterprise application architecture design patterns data structures and algorithms.

• Experience developing scalable high-performance applications.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and debugging skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Self-motivated eager to learn and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Preferred knowledge of SQL and relational databases

• Preferred familiarity with REST services microservices and modern development practices.

• Preferred exposure to financial services or capital markets is advantageous.

• Preferred experience with web technologies such as Angular React or HTML5 is a plus.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley we raise manage and allocate capital for our clients helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way thats differentiated and weve 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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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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.

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.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate bringing a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences.

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