Java Architect

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) Technology is the global technology department responsible for the design, development, delivery and support of the technical solutions behind the products and services used by the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) business. The department is comprised of 10 organizations: Sales, Banking & Corporate-Client Technology, Investment Products & Markets Technology, Client Reporting, Core Processing, Private and International Wealth Management Technology, Technology Integration Office, Enterprise Infrastructure & Production Management, Capital Markets Application & Data Services, Deployment Planning & Release Management, and the Chief Operating Officer.

Wealth Management Architecture provides architecture consulting and various software services to all Wealth management Development Teams.

This position is for a senior full stack application developer in the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management-> WM Architecture team. We are seeking passionate developer with strong sense of ownership and ability to drive solutions and define and govern architecture standards, principles, best practices, and patterns for divisional adoption.

What you'll do in the role:

• Lead the design, development and support of full stack, n-Tier distributed applications by integrating diverse technologies and platforms.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable architecture designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, operations and business stakeholders.
• Lead reviews, risk assessments, and impact analysis for new and existing solutions.
• Ensure Solutions adhere to security, compliance and performance standards.
• Manage engagement with internal partners (Cloud, DevOps, Architecture teams, Data, etc.)

What you'll bring to the role:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing technological solutions.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Very strong in Java (Spring Boot and various other Spring libs for database connectivity, developing microservices with Rest Apis, making Rest calls, Security, Property files, swagger/open Api spec files creation. etc.)
• Knowledge of coding languages and frameworks (JavaScript, Python, Angular, React), web application development, CI/CD (Gradle, TeamCity, GIT, etc.), HTML5, CSS, UI testing frameworks.
• Experience with relational databases and distributed storage technologies (e.g., SQL, MongoDB).
• Experience designing and building cloud-native applications; familiarity with cloud services (Azure, Google Cloud, AWS).
• Good Knowledge in container strategies (Kubernetes, EC2, Docker).
• Good Knowledge in AWS S3 SDK, Apache Kafka, modern web authentication (Oatuh2)
• Knowledge of Observability stack (Prometheus for metrics, Jaeger for Tracing, Grafana for visualization) are big pluses.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with global teams across time zones and countries.
• Understanding of architectural design patterns (Event Driven Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Microservices, Domain Driven Design, Layered Design).
• Excellent relationship management, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Desired skills:

• Experience in Wealth Management or a similar financial environment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to produce software design and architecture.
• Improve existing software.
• Serve as an expert on applications adoption and provide technical support.

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 that's differentiated - and we've 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 - 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).