Java Developer

Your Team Responsibilities

The MSCI Index Calculation Team, also known as Alcyone, is responsible for the production and maintenance of MSCI Indexes. Our advanced calculation platform processes over 200,000 indexes daily, covering categories such as Equity, Fixed Income, Crypto, and Multi-Asset. These indexes support more than USD 10 trillion in assets under management (AUM) globally.

Our team collaborates closely with Research, Product, and Coverage counterparts to automate the latest offerings in indexes and portfolio rebalancing using latest technologies.

Your Key Responsibilities

The candidate will be primarily in charge of developing MSCI flagship Equity Index calculation Platform using state of the art technologies. He or she will have to proactively learn our Index Calculation Platform and then lead enhancements and propose new ideas, while respecting the consistency and standards of the current team.

If selected, Candidate will work as part of a delivery focused, talented software development team located across 4 global locations and using cutting edge software development techniques and technologies, following the best practices of the industry. You will benefit from an execution driven culture in a group of highly qualified software professionals.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

We are looking for someone motivated, with a “can do” attitude, a passion for software development and able to work independently as well as work in partnership with IT, and the end business representatives.

• The candidate should have an in depth knowledge of Core Java, data structures, concurrency, java memory model, garbage collection and object oriented design.
• Apply complex software design patterns using the latest Java technologies.
• The candidate would have to be proactive, able to identify more efficient processes, with a detailed look at any initiative allowing us to maintain and later improve our production stability and reliability.
• The Candidate will work closely with Index Research to automate Index Calculation Algorithms for existing as well as upcoming methodologies.
• Candidate will use cutting edge software development techniques and technologies, following the best practices of the industry.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work well with others.
• Initiative to follow through on projects to completion.

Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Prior experience of Low Latency, High Throughput system.
• In depth knowledge of Core Java, data structures, concurrency, java memory model, garbage collection and object oriented design.
• Ability to apply complex software design patterns using the latest Java technologies.
• MicroService architecture and Cloud migration exposure(Azure preferable).
• Practical exposure to efficient Data caching.
• In depth understanding in system performance tuning
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment with demanding requirements (including flexibility to support business outside regular working hours)
• Ability to perform independent work as well as teamwork, including partnership with business stakeholders.

Ability to communicate issues clearly and concisely to peers, senior management and clients.

About MSCI

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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