Java Developer

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 Software Engineering III position at the Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to design, build, and support scalable, secure applications within a fast paced financial services environment. This role contributes across the full software development lifecycle, working closely with cross functional teams to deliver reliable, high quality solutions that support client facing and backend platforms. The position is well suited for engineers who enjoy working on modern Java-based systems and collaborating in agile, distributed teams.

What You’ll Do In The Role

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and RESTful services.
• Build scalable, secure solutions using modern Java frameworks (e.g., Spring).
• Participate in the full SDLC, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, QA, and other engineers in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well tested code following best practices and design patterns.
• Integrate applications with databases, external systems, and APIs.
• Contribute to code reviews, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience building Java / J2EE applications.
• Strong proficiency in Core Java, object oriented design, and common design patterns.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and services using Spring based frameworks.
• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL; experience with ORM tools.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative development practices.
• Experience with source control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, global environment.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Nice-to-Have / Preferred

• Frontend or full stack experience (e.g., React, Angular, modern JavaScript frameworks).
• Experience with microservices, distributed systems, or messaging/integration patterns.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with application servers (e.g., Tomcat, WebSphere) and Unix/Linux environments.
• Exposure to security concepts such as authentication, authorization, OAuth, JWT, or web application security.
• Prior experience in financial services, fintech, or other regulated, high availability environments.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $95,000 and $135,000 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).