Java Developer - Director- Software Engineering

Overview

We’re seeking someone to join our CDRR Technology team as a Java Developer, in Non-Financial Risk Technology to lead the design and implementation of complex Java systems, mentor junior developers, make significant architectural decisions, and drive technical improvements while collaborating across teams to deliver robust enterprise solutions.

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 Director position that develops and maintains 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

• Lead and/or contribute to the design and development of complex software systems and applications.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers, providing technical guidance and direction on technical tasks.
• Design solutions that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Drive technical excellence through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with the team lead to define project plan, Implement and advocate for best practices in software engineering and design patterns.
• Contribute to the evaluation and adoption of new tools and technologies.
• Lead efforts to refactor and optimize existing codebase for efficiency and maintainability.
• Maintain and enhance existing software applications to optimize performance and functionality.
• Integrate prepackaged software and services into the bank's technology ecosystem.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and tools to drive innovation and continuous improvement
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Core Java, Spring (Boot, Cloud, Security), Hibernate, JavaScript/TypeScript, and JUnit; proven ability to write optimized, efficient, and clean code.
• Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming, Design Patterns, and practical application in designing robust software solutions.
• Proven experience in performance optimization, scalability, and enhancing software quality through code reviews, debugging, and tuning.
• Demonstrated experience in capturing user requirements and designing a functional solution while reusing existing components in place.
• Ability to solve complex problems and break down complex situations in a plan of actionable steps.
• Extensive experience in designing end to end test scenarios and writing comprehensive unit tests
• Hands-on experience in Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, including deployment to QA/UAT environments and troubleshooting deployment issues.
• Proven experience in driving technical or process improvement initiatives.
• Effective mentorship of junior team members, with strong communication, analytical, and technical documentation abilities.
• Expertise in software version control and collaborative development using Git and GitHub.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing RESTful HTTP/HTTPS interfaces, microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and integrating prepackaged software and services.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems, including building, maintaining, and enhancing software applications for performance, scalability, and security.
• Advanced proficiency in both SQL and NoSQL database technologies, database design and optimization, and data structures.
• Strong skills in Kubernetes and container orchestration, monitoring, observability, and maintaining high reliability and security standards in production systems. -Ability to use AI tools to generate code and increase productivity.
  
  

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 is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.