Morgan Stanley
Software Engineer (Java)
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Software Engineer (Java) - Sales & Distribution Technology Team
About the Role
We are seeking a Software Engineer (Java) to join the Sales & Distribution (SnD) Technology Team within Morgan Stanley's Institutional Equities Division. The team develops and supports a suite of front-office applications and analytical tools used by Sales and Trading professionals globally, providing enriched client, sector, and market intelligence.
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 position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
What You’ll Do In The Role
- Develop, enhance, and maintain business-critical applications.
- Participate in the design, development, testing, and support of software solutions.
- Collaborate with business users to understand requirements and resolve issues.
- Contribute to application architecture, design discussions, and code reviews.
- Work closely with global teams to deliver high-quality technology solutions.
- Gain exposure to Institutional Equities business processes and workflows.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
- Strong experience with Core Java, Spring/Spring Boot, and object-oriented design.
- Understanding of enterprise application architecture, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
- Experience developing scalable, high-performance applications.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Self-motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Preferred knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
- Preferred familiarity with REST services, microservices, and modern development practices.
- Preferred exposure to financial services or capital markets is advantageous.
- Preferred experience with web technologies such as Angular, React, or HTML5 is a plus.
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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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Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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