Vice President - Java, Software Enginerring

We’re seeking someone to join our Investment Management team as a Java Development Lead to work on Java Application Development and Designing with good exposure on Java, Spring boot and microservices frontend will be added advantage.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. MS Investment Management Technology is responsible for the design, development, delivery, and support of the global technical platforms that supports the MSIM Business. The individual will be working with the MSIM Global Operations IT group. Operations IT owns and manages a suite of world class 24 x 7 applications with a mix of both vendor and in-house products. The team has been a leader in the industry with the adoption of cutting edge technologies and is currently looking to start a new practice around robotics process automation, which would allow business to save cost and bring efficiency to several operational processes.

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 Engineer position at Vice President Level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing 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.

About Finance Technology:

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

What you’ll do in the role:   Trade Service Layer (TSL) for MSIM is a platform which trade flow from Trading systems to Back officed used in MSIM. TSL is being used in trading, accounting, reporting systems. It manages the trade flow from all the MSIM trading systems and other cash flow process as well. ETF Fund Service for MSIM is ETF trade flow management platform. This system manages the intraday order process and end of day transaction, holdings and Basket process. TWMS for MSIM is a Fund in Fund trade execution, settlement process system. It manages the Fund-in-Fund trade from Trading Systems and send execution to Transfer Agent and Custodians. The person will get involved in the strategic discussion with business stack holders and pave a path for team to design, develop, and test multi-tier systems and components across the above platforms. He/She will provide Trade flow support for Asian and European Market, also need to lead small developer team to deliver project. Strong interpersonal skills and good team spirit is required in addition to proficiency in verbal and written business communication. This job demands strong work ethic and ability to handle multiple priorities. As part of the team, you will be responsible for maintaining and growing a body of knowledge that is accessible to all team members, clients, board members and employees. They must be available and willing to listen to any problems team members may face and help them to overcome any obstacles.

What you’ll bring to the role:   We are looking for a passionate technologist who's ready to learn & experiment with a wide range of technologies. Ideal candidate will have:

Strong development experience in Java (8 and above) and Spring and Sprint Boot framework. Working knowledge of JavaScript and advanced version (React and/or Angular) Strong knowledge of SQLs and writing optimized queries/stored procedures with any relational database Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments Experience in Devops, Test Driven Development. Strong development skills with ability to understand technical design and translate the same into workable solution. Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and work on the same to meet business requirements.3+ year experience of handling team of 3-5 members. Provides global direction for a corporation or organization by developing short-term and long-term financial and operational goals Works with other executive colleagues and departmental managers to implement plans and policies throughout the organization Works with a team of assistants to monitor and track progress toward goals and measure analytics  Being an effective leader and developing trusting relationships among colleagues can allow employees to feel encouraged to submit valuable projects

Additional Skills (Good to Have): Experience working in Agile Teams. Deep understanding of Trade STP process for Equity, Fixed Income and other Derivatives products. Familiarity with standard devops tools, Jenkins, Sonar, Jira Knowledge of financial technologies (e.g. FpML, Swift protocol) and business applications Implementation experience in Cloud Based platforms will be a plus. Spec driven development using copilot or claude.

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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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.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .