Full Stack Java Developer

Investment Solutions Technology (IST) is a dynamic and fast-paced area within the Firm's WM Technology Division. We provide technology-based platforms that support products used by Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Financial Advisors, Customer Service Associates, Operations Organization, External Money Managers, and External Clients. The core product platforms within IST are Advisory Products Technology, Investment Products Technology, Capital Markets Technology, and Field Management Technology. Investment Product Technology group is responsible for building trading platforms for investment products such as Mutual Funds, Retirements / Education Planning, Unit Investment Trusts, Alternative Investments, Insurance and Annuities.

We are looking for a strong full-stack hands-on Technologist with extensive experience in designing, developing and supporting applications using latest technologies and tools (Java/J2EE, Angular, SQL Server, Apache Solr, etc.). You will work closely with the global team to help build next generation applications/platforms supporting critical front office functions. You should be results oriented, comfortable working as part of an Agile team, and thrive on participating in the development of systems that are of high quality.

What you'll bring to the role:

• BS/BE degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
• Hands-on Technologist with 6+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing and supporting enterprise applications end-to-end.
• In-depth understanding and extensive experience in designing and developing complex web applications, using the modern web application development technologies and frameworks.
• Strong hands-on experience in developing large scale complex software solutions using Java/J2EE and related technologies and frameworks.
• Experience in developing web services using standard Java based frameworks/toolkits (REST, SOAP, JSON, and XML).
• Experience in developing client-server, distributed, real-time applications using Java, J2EE, Spring
• Good knowledge of Concurrency and high volume server side development
• Good understanding of DB concepts and experience working on SQL Server (or other RDBMS).
• Adept in messaging protocols MQ and Kafka
• Develop standards/practices that will increase Devops, cloud adoption, and Agile
• Experience in working with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular 2+ and frameworks such as Bootstrap - highly desired
• Excellent communications, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to and good understanding of Finance/Banking domain - highly desired.
• Self-motivated individual and creative thinker who will take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Involvement in full Software Development Life Cycle of the project.
• Java/J2EE and related technologies.
• UI Technologies - Angular 2+ or other similar Javascript based UI frameworks - highly desired
• Spring, myBatis, Gradle etc.
• MQ, KAFKA
• SQL Server (or any other RDBMS).
• Web Services (REST, SOAP, JSON, and XML).

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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $86,000 and $132,500 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).