Technical Lead - Java (Hybrid)

We are seeking someone to join our Equity Swaps Trading team as a Technical Lead in ESTAR to support the Equity Swaps business. This is a global front-office team that writes the software supporting a leading provider of the Equity Swap product. This role will be within the real time calculation engine and its related components that is are the heart of the product suite. The developer will work within an agile squad developing within a system comprising of numerous Java services that interact via messaging to produce the product outputs in real time. Technologies and techniques such as highly multi-threaded Java, Sharded Mongo DB and caching are used in the stack to provide the scale and performance that the product requires. A candidate is likely to gain exposure to both new and complex technologies as well as in-depth business knowledge.

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 Principal Software Engineering position at Vice President 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: 

•    Lead the development of new ideas and/or policies in own area.
•    Analyze multiple sets of information to create summaries for various stakeholders.
•    We are looking for someone to help own problems and be able to demonstrate leadership and responsibility for the delivery of new features. 
•    As part of the development cycle, you would be expected to write quality unit tests, supply documentation if relevant for new feature build outs, and be involved in the test cycle, including proposing how an item can be automatically tested (and potentially deployed) within our pipeline.
•    Although the role is predominantly Java, we require someone who is flexible with the development environment; although Java is the majority skill, some days you might be writing Java, and other days you might need to tune a stored procedures or tweak a script. 
•    You would be expected to get involved in the Level 3 production support rotation which is shared between our developers globally. Although we have a dedicated release team, you may need to occasionally help with weekend deployment activities.
•    The role is ideal for someone looking for a strong career development path with many opportunities to grow, learn and develop.

What you’ll bring to the role: 

•    Experience in executing IT strategy, delivery and complex initiatives.
•    Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner to technology and business leadership.
•    Capacity to coordinate with different senior stakeholders, business relationships and clients
•    Advanced understanding of functional area and competent understanding of competitive environment.
•    Core server Java including Data Structures and Concurrency
•    Spring, Junit
•    Linux
•    Relational Databases (Sybase and/or DB2 is preferable) with ability to write SQL queries
•    Understanding of message-based architectures
•    Good Problem solving and analytical skills
•    Full SDLC experience and understanding
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills
•    An interest to learn the business supported by the applications
•    Knowledge and desire to use agile software development practices
•    At least 8 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

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. 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. 

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work. 

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

Build a career with impact. Visit morganstanley.com for more information.