Software Engineer - Java Developer

We're seeking someone to join our Paris risk squad as a senior java developer in the Equity Risk Systems department to contribute to the ongoing development and support of our Risk pricing and management system.

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 (AVP-equivalent), which is part of the job family responsible for Software Engineering, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining 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:

• You will be a technically proficient and enthusiastic Java developer, with a desire to help engineer new and enhance existing components.
• You will be responsible for orchestrating complex risk calculations by applying rule sets to product economics and market model data.
• You will be passionate about software quality and team dynamics, within a culture of continuous improvement.
• You will promote best practices in terms of TDD, tooling and agile ceremonies that help the team become more productive.
• You will be an active contributor to architectural design meetings and code reviews.
• You will support and lead different phases of the product lifecycle including analysis, design, development, and deployment.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Ability to effectively manage multiple functions or guide junior staff and initiatives.
• Advanced understanding of business line and discipline with some knowledge of competitive environment and other disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Java development on large multi-threaded systems.
• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in structured environments with large teams managing large, enterprise-quality systems with rigorous quality control and demanding requirements for reliability and performance.
• A high-level understanding of the financial sector, finance products and markets.

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.

At Morgan Stanley Paris we integrate global expertise and regional knowledge to support clients across a comprehensive range of services in Investment Banking, Sales and Trading, Real Estate and Investment Management. Since opening in 1967, we have steadily expanded both our businesses and services in the region. In 2021, we launched our Risk and Data Analytics Centre, here the team delivers innovative, proprietary solutions to address the rapidly changing business needs of the Institutional Securities franchise in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. We are collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by our diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe in empowering individuals to advance their careers through exposure to innovation, hands-on collaboration and enriching learning and development opportunities.

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.

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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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.