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.

As part of our strategy to design and implement industry leading applications, WMPT senior platform engineer to join a technologically advanced team. Candidate must have expertise in development and tuning of multi-tiered Java applications. Candidate should be fluent in Spring, databases, database interface layers, and associated Java development tools. Candidate must also be able to contribute towards UI development using Angular, web protocols and standards, and associated UI 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:

• Performance optimization and stabilization on microservices for WMPT Platform.

• Conduct intense code-reviews and follow best coding practices.

• Design and optimize Java applications as well as multi-tier Java applications in Money Movement

• Work as part of a banking Agile Squad.

• Work in Agile development methodologies, collaborating with business and technology teams located globally.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Minimum BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as Java Developer building enterprise level applications using Core Java 1.8 or higher.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Spring Boot, solid understanding of multi-tiered web-based applications.

• Solid understanding of Event driven service design, Cloud native applications development

• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, Angular, jQuery, and CSS.

• Practical experience with Web API, Junit/TDD, Kafka, Git.

• Strong knowledge of CI CD Pipelines, Code quality analysis tools like Sonar, find bug.

• Strong understanding of database analysis & design including SQL, indexes, and query tuning.

• Ability to configuration and performance in depth.

• Proven experience working in agile development methodologies.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills Desired:

• Working Knowledge of building applications in the Cloud.

• Working Knowledge of Unix/Linux and/or any scripting language.

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

• Working knowledge of financial markets, Money Movement, and Wealth Management.

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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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).