Lead Java Engineer_ Vice President _Software Engineering
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Lead Java Engineer_ Vice President _Software Engineering
We’re seeking someone to join our IST team as a Lead Software Engineer, in Client & Investor Analytics technology to manage, develop and design the application using Java Springboot, Microservices and database (Strong Experience).
The Client and Investor Analytics Division at Morgan Stanley drives cutting-edge technology solutions that power critical collateral management functions across the firm's global operations. Our team builds and maintains resilient, high-performance systems that process huge volumes of trades daily, enabling margin call generation, optimal collateral utilization, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
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 Java 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.
What you’ll do in the role:
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance collateral management systems
Drive architectural decisions around caching strategies, multi-threading, and stream processing
Implement and optimize data processing workflows spanning OLTP and OLAP systems
Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into technical solutions
Mentor and guide a team of developers while maintaining hands-on involvement in codebases
Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical applications
Implement robust observability solutions for system monitoring and troubleshooting
Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate with enterprise data platforms
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and technology modernization efforts
What you’ll bring to the role:
8+ Yrs. years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in financial services
Strong hands-on Java development experience in enterprise applications
Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and other AI-assisted development tools
Proficiency with multi-threading and concurrent programming
Experience with stream-based data processing architectures
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Deep understanding of OLTP and OLAP systems and their appropriate applications
Experience implementing observability solutions (logging, metrics, tracing)
Track record of solving complex technical problems in high-stakes environments
At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
Preferred Qualifications
Investment banking or capital markets domain experience, particularly in collateral management
Expertise in caching technologies like Redis/Hazelcast
Hands-on experience with Snowflake for data warehousing and analytics
Knowledge of Apache Spark for big-data processing
Experience leading technical teams or technical project delivery
Knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting collateral management
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.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
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.
