Java and Azure Cloud _Vice President _Software Engineering

We’re seeking someone to join our FRPPE team as a Technical Lead implementing large-scale transaction handling applications, preferably on Azure/Cloud

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 that develops and maintains software solutions that support business needs..

About Super Department:

Operations Technology is responsible for building and operating the technology platform catering to critical business processes at Morgan Stanley including Settlements, Confirmations, Regulatory Reporting, Position Keeping, Corporate Actions processing and other post-trade functions. The Firm operates at scale with up to 60 million trades processed on peak volume days and several trillion dollars of daily settlements with activity ongoing in multiple countries and currencies across the globe. There is a great breadth of financial products that our Operations plant handles across equity and fixed income, from cash products to complex derivatives and loans.

What you'll do in the role: 

• We are looking for a Senior Technical developer, preferably with exposure to Cloud Architectures & public cloud offerings.

• You will be part of a squad that understands business requirements from the users for each of the markets and contribute to the strategic Settlements platform build out as well as leverage the foundational technical components and applying customizations and testing.

• If you have a track record of implementing large-scale transaction handling applications, preferably on Azure/Cloud, we’d like to meet you.

What you'll bring to the role:  

• At least 6 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

• Hands-on experience in working in software development.

• At least 3 years of experience of distributed transactional systems.

• Excellent working knowledge of Java 17+, Spring Boot & Middleware (Messaging – MQ/Kafka).

• Sound understanding of observability, scalability and performance, resiliency.

• Understanding of Azure Cloud-based application development & modern DevOps.

• Understanding of Azure SQL server databases

• Experience of Agile development practices.

• Prior experience in FinTech application development and understanding of Trade Lifecycle.

• Exposure to working in a global delivery team.

• Experience of leading and mentoring developers.

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 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.