Lead 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 Lead Software Engineering position at the Vice President 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.

Technology at Morgan Stanley is a strategic partner to our business units, delivering innovative solutions in a complex and dynamic financial landscape. Our investments in technology power quantitative trading systems, advanced modeling, risk and security platforms, and robust client relationship tools. Operations Technology (OT) supports critical functions such as Settlements, Confirmations, Regulatory Reporting, Position Keeping, and Tax Reporting. Regulatory Reporting focuses on applications that monitor business activities, facilitate governance, and automate regulatory filings.

We are seeking a Senior Developer with architecture experience to join the Operational Risk and Regulatory Control Technology team in New York. This role focuses on regulatory reporting applications for security products and financials, supporting business initiatives and compliance with evolving regulations. Key projects for 2025 include technology stack upgrades, legacy data feed replacements, audit automation, and the strategic build of a reporting platform for business metrics and dashboards.

What you'll do in the role:

• Develop core components for enterprise-scale position aggregation, monitoring, and reporting systems
• Design and implement rule and data flows for data filtering, enrichment, and calculations
• Collaborate with Operations business users to gather business requirements and understand regulatory context
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, managing delivery expectations
• Draft technical specifications, participate in design discussions, and propose solutions
• Responsible for domain architecture across the Reg Apps fleet
• Update application documentation and runbooks
• Conduct code reviews, testing, and change management
• Support User Acceptance Testing, training, and user demos
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated application issues
• Assist with application and data analysis queries
• Work with data providers to ensure upstream data requirements are met
• Perform data analysis to ensure quality and alignment with upstream sources
• Escalate production data issues as needed

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering discipline
• Strong proficiency in Core JAVA / J2EE and OOP concepts
• Proficiency in Python scripting
• Understanding of microservices design and development
• Experience with Java frameworks (Spring, Hibernate)
• Knowledge of web services (REST, SOAP, XML, JSON)
• Web development experience (HTML5, JavaScript, Angular)
• Experience supporting and maintaining existing codebases
• Experience with Kafka or MQ
• Experience with UNIX, KSH and Autosys job management
• Strong data analytical skills (SQL)
• Familiarity with SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and professional skills

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Cloud technologies
• Experience with Informatica
• Experience in Java multi-threading
• Financial industry knowledge, especially in post trade processing technology
• Knowledge of trades data, positions data and reference data
• Experience in medium to large-scale development projects, preferably in the financial 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 $150,000 and $210,000 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).