Morgan Stanley

Lead Java Developer - VP

Glasgow

JR014942

Morgan Stanley are looking to hire VP level Java Developers across various departments in Glasgow.

Roles will require individuals to be hands with development as well as someone that can lead initiatives can make good design choices and engage with senior stakeholders.

Core skills will be working in a real time Linux based environment with multi-threaded java, using technologies such as Kafka, IBM MQ, snowflake and other leading high performant data and caching technologies. Experience in API technologies such as REST/GraphQL and Python/Perl scripting also would be helpful.

The candidate should have excellent communication skills, strong analytical skills, strong software engineering skills, a logical approach to problem solving and be able to liaise with stakeholders to understand complex requirements. In terms of character, we look for strong positivity and enthusiasm with an open mind to think about and offer potential solutions for architectural considerations with a can-do attitude.

As part of the development cycle, you should be familiar with working within an Agile lifecycle model. You will be expected to work with a fully automated release cycle, from testing at Unit and Integration level to continuous deployment. We continue to encourage good DevOps practices and look for the team to take opportunities to enhance our automated processes as well as providing good documentation.

Skills Required:

• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to represent the organization in industry forums and regulatory discussions.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in cloud and infrastructure practices.
• Successful experience developing and implementing applications, with a proven and demonstrable track record of execution and delivery.
• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• 8+ years of extensive experience designing and implementing n-tier distributed applications in Java as a direct contributor (hands-on coding experience)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Java Server Side Concurrent Programming with Spring Boot (Core Spring)
• Understanding of message based architectures (MQ/Kafka)
• Competent with database technologies, with a proficiency in writing complex queries
• Unix/Linux scripting (Shell/Python)
• Good analytical skills
• Full software development lifecycle understanding
• Good software development practices
• An interest and aptitude to learn the business supported by the applications
• Practical experience working with Kubernetes services, PostgreSQL, and Linux.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineer or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Skills Desired:

• Knowledge of the Equity Derivative business
• API Experience
• Experience with cloud offerings (Azure/AWS)
• Knowledge of C++ and C#
• Scripting languages like Perl, Python

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 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.

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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.