E-Trading Algo Java Engineer - Associate

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Software Engineer to support the Delta One Central Risk Book business. The candidate should possess good analytical skills & computer programming experience, a logical approach to problem solving. The role involves building, deploying & supporting algorithmic trading strategies, analytical tools, and scalable trading engine infrastructure, working as part of a fast-moving IT / quant / trading team. The candidate should be a problem solver and be able to bring with them positivity and enthusiasm in trying to think about and offer potential solutions for architectural considerations with a can-do attitude.

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 III position at Associate 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.

What you’ll do in the role:

• Manage and analyze production incidents to identify root causes and implement preventative measures.
• Develop and maintain monitoring tools and alerting mechanisms for production systems.
• Implement automation solutions to streamline deployment and configuration management processes.
• Conduct regular review of system performance and scalability to optimize resource utilization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design resilient architectures and disaster recovery strategies.
• Lead efforts to improve system reliability through code optimization and infrastructure enhancements.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance and support.
• Participate in architecture reviews and contribute to the development of production standards.
• You will be using core Java development to build and enhance trading strategies and engines.
• The role involves working directly with the global trading, quant, and IT teams to advance the platform and the businesses it serves.
• The project portfolio is typically varied, spanning new and existing algorithm development, improving the technical and execution performance of trading systems, the generation and analysis of trading signals & data.
• You will part of a team which is involved in the full system development lifecycle from discussing and agreeing requirements through to designing, developing, and deploying the changes.
• The systems you will work on are high volume, low latency, resilient, scalable, and message-driven based on cutting edge Java and utilising the latest hardware.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience
• Expertise in automation and configuration management tools.
• Advanced knowledge of system monitoring and performance tuning.
• Experience with designing and implementing resilient architectures.
• Leadership skills to mentor junior team members.
• Ability to manage complex incidents and outages effectively.
• Strong decision-making and problem-resolution abilities.
• Core Java knowledge in a UNIX/Linux environment.
• Ability to analyse business & technical requirements and translate them into a well-designed & programmed solution.
• A logical approach to problem solving and good analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a global team.
• Experience with Git/Stash and Jenkins
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as Junit.
• An interest to learn the business supported by the applications.
• Good Linux fundamentals

Skills Desired:

• Interest in developing systems for automated market making, DMA or algo trading group in liquid markets (equities, FX, liquid rates, etc.) using FIX protocol.
• Experience with web service development, REST, TypeScript knowledge with preferably Angular framework.
• Experience with low-latency messaging middleware pub/sub technologies.
• Experience of time-series data analysis in technologies such as KDB/q

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.

At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect, and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity.

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.

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.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

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Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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.