Java Developer - Associate

Java Developer

Glasgow

JR011843

Morgan Stanley are looking for an Associate level Java Developer for the SnD Team in the Institutional Equities Division of Morgan Stanley.

This group develops a number of analytical tools that are used by Sales and trading users that provide enriched sector based and stock analytics. All the tools implement technologies such as Java, HTML5 and DB2/MongoDB.

The Candidate Will

• Be responsible for working in a team as a process-oriented person and adhering to the organizations product development standards
• Be responsible for developing, enhancing, re-engineering & maintaining the Sales and Distribution applications.
• Will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall design and architecture of the application developed and deployed
• Interact with business users to understand requirements and troubleshoot issues
• Gain an understanding of the Morgan Stanley business to facilitate communication with business users
  
  

An ideal candidate will demonstrate excitement for new technology and an eagerness to learn and should be a self-starter with strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills. They should be able to handle competing demands on time and manage their own work to deadlines. Flexibility in outlook is essential. They should be a team player and have the ability to work collaboratively with teams across geographical areas. They should have a high degree of motivation to expand their technical and business knowledge

Skills Required

• Java (Level 4)
• Core Java , Spring
• Extensive experience in developing enterprise-scale n-tier applications. Should possess good architectural knowledge and be aware of enterprise application design patterns, good experience in usage of Data structures / Collections, and great programming aptitude.
• Should have the ability to analyze, design, and develop complex, high throughput / low-latency applications
• Levels range from 1 to 5 with '1' denoting the most basic level of competence and '5' denoting expert
  
  

Skills Desired

• Working knowledge of Database SQL
• Some exposure to the financial services industry is a plus
• Strong desire to work in a fast paced front office environment.
• 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.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

If t his 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.