Consultant Conversion - Lead Software Eng : Job Level - Director

Morgan Stanley • Montreal, QC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Software Developer to help design and deliver next-generation front-office technology solutions while contributing to large-scale strategic platforms that support our global Institutional Securities businesses. 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 Engineering position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of software solutions, applications and platforms that support business operations and strategic objectives. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field.
• Solid experience with at least one object-oriented programming language such as Java, C++, C# or Python.
• Strong interest in learning Scala and functional programming concepts.
• Strong interest in learning financial markets and business processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Passion for innovative and cutting-edge technologies.
• Understanding of computer science fundamentals, including client/server architecture, multithreading and memory management.
• Knowledge of French and English is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IntelliJ or Eclipse IDE is an asset.
• Experience using Git is an asset.
• Exposure to functional programming languages is an asset.
• Familiarity with Unix or Linux environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development and delivery of front-office technology solutions supporting Institutional Securities businesses.
• Participate in large-scale technology initiatives that unify business platforms across Fixed Income and Equities.
• Develop software solutions using Scala and other object-oriented programming languages.
• Collaborate with global development teams across North America, Europe and Asia.
• Partner with business users, desk strategists, market risk managers and other stakeholders to deliver technology solutions.
• Work with modern asynchronous calculation graph platforms and bitemporal data storage technologies.
• Apply software development best practices, including source control and development tooling.
• Continuously learn new technologies, business domains and financial concepts while contributing to team success.

Benefits

• Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
• Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

What This Job Offers

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