Lead Full Stack 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.

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 Office.

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Java Developer to join the Digital Business Automation Group in Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) to contribute and manage all aspects of application development, including functional, technical specifications, design and development. The group is responsible for optimizing and engineering business processes, and the document platform. The group works with diverse functional groups within the Wealth Management.

This role has a potential to be fungible across multiple front-end applications as the need arises. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player and will have significant experience in application development, a strong technical background and good communication skills. He/she will interact directly with the users and with other technologists across the firm.

What you'll do in the role:

• Primarily responsible for the hands-on design and development of Front-end applications using Angular, React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern UI frameworks.
• Add on responsibilities of core Java applications using Spring/RestAPIs.
• Analyze user requirements, envision system features and functionality.
• Collaborate with other teams to build interfaces with their systems
• Interface with global team of developers and business users.
• Produce proof of concept in the new areas of development.
• Conduct Knowledge sharing sessions for the team.
• Ensure high quality of deliverables while enforcing development and security best practices
• Participate in design discussions and contribute to the architecture process.
• Investigate production issues.
• Provide technical support for debugging web applications, database and assistance to production systems.
• The candidate will support continuous improvement of the automated systems. Participate in all aspects of SDLC (analysis, design, coding, testing and implementation)

Skills Required:

• Minimum Bachelor's degrees, or equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' of hands on professional experience using Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern UI frameworks
• Working knowledge of Core Java (1.8), Java Restful APIs, Gradle, Spring, Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Hands on experience creating/consuming web services and data. Data queries in SQL.
• Ability to develop cloud ready microservices with clear understanding of 12 factor principles.
• Experience of working with geographically dispersed teams, that fall across different time zones
• Experience with distributed architecture including web services technologies
• Experience with technical as well as solution architecture and Developing POCs
• Working knowledge of JIRA or other ALM tools to create a productive, high quality development environment
• Solid understanding and experience with Object-Oriented design and development
• Practiced understanding of Agile development methodologies & understanding of DevOps Integration
• The ability to write reusable, optimized, maintainable code that is well documented and follows industry-standard best practices
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Working experience with Database design and data analysis.
• Good communication and presentation skills: ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, across all stakeholder groups and with staff from junior to senior levels

Skills Desired:

• Prior work experience with multi-threaded/ performance intensive applications
• Prior work experience with cloud-based applications
• Knowledge of Financial markets, lending based products & Wealth Management is highly desirable.

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.

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).