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FULL_TIME
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Senior Java Software Engineer

1/10/2026

The role involves participating in the design, implementation, and testing of cloud-native Java applications, as well as mentoring junior team members. The engineer will work with senior business partners to ensure project deliverables are completed on time and to high quality standards.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, our firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm and everything we do is guided by our five core values: Do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. All interactions on/with this account are subject to the Social Media Important Information https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/social-media-important-information which includes Morgan Stanley’s Privacy Pledge and relevant disclaimers/disclosures. By interacting with this account, you consent to the retention and monitoring of your interactions.
About the Role

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Java Software Engineer in Wealth Management Technology.

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 Java Software Engineer position at Director level, 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:

  • Participate in the design, implementation, and testing of cloud-native Java applications,

  • Participate in code-reviews and architecture reviews,

  • Be self-motivated, flexible, adaptable and an excellent team player, and be prepared to work in a global virtual team along with NY and offshore team members,

  • Work with senior Business Partners and Program Management team to deliver the solution,

  • Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within budget and to the highest level of quality,

  • Work with application support teams to ensure timely issue resolution and thorough support processes,

  • Mentor junior team members

What you'll bring to the role:

  • At least Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

  • 5+ years of Java development experience

  • Solid core Java knowledge

  • Knowledge of a popular Java unit testing framework (e.g., JUnit 5 or TestNG)

  • SQL knowledge

  • Experience with a JPA implementation such as Hibernate

  • Full software development life cycle experience

  • Understanding of Microservice Architecture

  • Experience in implementing and testing microservices applications using the Spring Boot framework

  • Experience in using source control tools (preferably Git), and build tools (such as Maven or Gradle)

  • Experience with performance tuning, troubleshooting and remediation

  • Scripting knowledge using a popular scripting language (Bash, Ksh, Python) for automation tasks

  • Experience with containerization technologies (such as Docker, Podman, Buildah)

  • Basic understanding of Kubernetes concepts

  • Self-motivated individual and creative thinker who will take ownership of tasks

  • Experience working with Agile development teams at scale

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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 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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

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.

Key Skills
JavaCloud-Native ApplicationsCode ReviewsArchitecture ReviewsSQLJPAHibernateMicroservice ArchitectureSpring BootGitMavenGradlePerformance TuningScriptingDockerKubernetesAgile Development
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