Consultant Conversion: Java Developer - Director

Morgan Stanley • Alpharetta, GA

1d • $95,000 - $135,000

About The Position

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 Software Engineering position at the Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs. Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on. Department Description Services Tech is a dynamic and fast-paced area within the Firm's WM Technology Division. We are responsible for creating innovative technology solutions for the firm. This includes state-of-the-art technology for a nationwide network of Private Bankers and product specialists who work with Financial Advisors to provide access to products and services such as online banking, cards, deposit products, residential mortgages, securities-based loans and tailored lending. If you are an exceptional individual who is interested in solving complex problems and building sophisticated solutions in a dynamic team environment, Services Tech is the place for you. Position Description: Morgan Stanley is looking for Java developer to join a technologically advanced team. Candidate will interface on a regular basis with other teams including other internal IT teams across Wealth Management, BA team, QA team, and offshore development team. The candidate must have good communication skills and be able work with both users and lead IT team members in a highly collaborative team environment. To be successful, the role will require the individual to understand the banking technology landscape, and to offer creative solutions that integrate current capabilities and proprietary system builds. What you’ll do in the role: Hands-on development using Java and related technologies Design and development of scalable resilient financial systems. Produce high quality maintainable code while enforcing development best practices Collaborate with other team members through peer programming and code reviews. Work in the Agile development methodologies, collaborating with business and technology teams located globally Actively contribute and participate in sprint grooming and planning discussions, daily stand-ups, and Agile ceremonies Take ownership of code components from analysis to development to unit testing as well as production support What you’ll bring to the role: 8+ years of hands on experience in java and related technologies Core Java Java EE Spring (core, aspect, boot, batch) Web Services (XML, JSON , REST, SOAP) Relational databases (SQL server, DB2) Understanding of non-functional requirements (security, scalability, reliability) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills Working experience of Agile development methodologies and of DevOps integration Exposure to JIRA or other ALM tools to create a productive, high quality development Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment Skills Desired: UI Technologies (Angular, React, Typescript, Javascript, HTML, CSS) Messaging technologies(Kafka, MQ) Unix/Linux and/or any scripting language (perl) NoSQL databases (MongoDB) Experience working with public Cloud (Azure or AWS) Knowledge of Financial market, lending based products and Wealth Management Ability to develop proof of concepts/prototypes in the new areas of development Educational Qualification: Minimum BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. 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. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $95,000 and $135,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs. Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. 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, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet). At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society. What We Do

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands on experience in java and related technologies
• Core Java
• Java EE
• Spring (core, aspect, boot, batch)
• Web Services (XML, JSON , REST, SOAP)
• Relational databases (SQL server, DB2)
• Understanding of non-functional requirements (security, scalability, reliability)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills
• Working experience of Agile development methodologies and of DevOps integration
• Exposure to JIRA or other ALM tools to create a productive, high quality development
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Minimum BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• UI Technologies (Angular, React, Typescript, Javascript, HTML, CSS)
• Messaging technologies(Kafka, MQ)
• Unix/Linux and/or any scripting language (perl)
• NoSQL databases (MongoDB)
• Experience working with public Cloud (Azure or AWS)
• Knowledge of Financial market, lending based products and Wealth Management
• Ability to develop proof of concepts/prototypes in the new areas of development

Responsibilities

• Hands-on development using Java and related technologies
• Design and development of scalable resilient financial systems.
• Produce high quality maintainable code while enforcing development best practices
• Collaborate with other team members through peer programming and code reviews.
• Work in the Agile development methodologies, collaborating with business and technology teams located globally
• Actively contribute and participate in sprint grooming and planning discussions, daily stand-ups, and Agile ceremonies
• Take ownership of code components from analysis to development to unit testing as well as production support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level