Sr. Java Developer

Please note this is NOT a web job at all.

There is NO Front-End with Angular React or JavaScript.

THIS IS NOT A FULL-STACK ROLE.

This is a Pure Backend role with Core Java. The client is looking for someone who has worked at Investment Managers or Investment Banks throughout their career and has experience building a Mission Critical Platform that all the other programmers work on top.

Remember never to send me resumes of candidates who work at small unknown no name companies and candidates working at city state of federal agencies Morgan Stanley will not hire from.

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Role: Sr. Java Developer

Hiring Company: Morgan Stanley

Pay: $60 - $75/hr. On w2 or 70-85/hr. On C2C

Location: 1633 Broadway Manhattan NYC (5 days onsite)
Duration : 12 Months
VISA Status: US Citizen Green Card and GC-EAD (No further layers allowed please target those candidate who can work on our w2) - Locals

Interview process: 1 video and 1 in-person interview

Top Priority:

• Investment Banking / Investment Management / Capital Markets Experience
• Mission-Critical Platform Development
• Core Java (Java 11)
• Spring Boot
• Pure Backend Development (No Full-Stack / No Front-End)
• RESTful Microservices & REST APIs
• Strong expertise in Relational or Document Databases (SQL MongoDB ES or similar).
• 7 Years of Hands-on Java Development
• Agile / SDLC

The Institutional Lending Tech Team needs a Backend Engineer to build and maintain Java services for a Mission Critical Platform.

Youll design REST APIs implement Business Logic optimize Data Access and collaborate across Engineering and Product Teams to deliver leading-edge and scalable systems supporting multiple business verticals across Lending Origination Underwriting Asset Management Business Operations Market Insights Loan Pricing and Risk Calculations.

• Design develop and maintain a Reusable Testable High-Performance Platform that supports multiple Lending Business Lines.
• Build Spring Boot Microservices and REST APIs; implement robust Data Access Layers.
• Apply best practices in Code Reviews Automated Testing and SDLC Execution.
• Collaborate with Global Cross-Functional Teams to deliver End-to-End Solutions and contribute to Agile Ceremonies.
• Ensure Quality Security and Compliance Standards in all development activities.
• Independently drive technical initiatives and provide technical advice.

• 7 years of hands-on experience building Java 11 Services with Spring Boot and secured RESTful Microservices.
• Strong expertise in Relational or Document Databases (SQL MongoDB ES or similar).
• Hands-on experience with AI Developer Productivity Tools (GitHub Copilot Amp or similar).
• Fluent English Communication Skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent Problem-Solving and Analytical Ability.
• Solid understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile Methodologies.

• Familiarity with Performance Tuning and Observability Tooling.
• Experience working in Financial Services or Regulated Environments.
• Experience with Enterprise Security and Authentication.
• Angular or React exposure for Frontend Development and collaboration.