Senior Java API Developer (Hybrid)

Job Responsibility:

Employment Type

Full time

Job Level

Professional

Posted Date

Mar 20, 2025

We're seeking someone to join our Data Distribution team as a Senior Java API Developer in Operations Technology to work on the Client Onboarding and Regulatory Platform and be involved in detailed technical design, development and implementation of applications using emerging technology choices.

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. 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 Lead Software Eng position at 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…

What you'll do in the role:

• Be a technologist with solid command on distributed development tools and tech-stack; primarily Java and Java-based web-development, Angular, Databases, frameworks for Enterprise system development, Enterprise integration patterns, Cloud-focused architecture, and tools.

• Define and drive the vision and strategy for Enterprise APIs and the API platform, including API management to ensure scalability, support for 50 million requests, and implementation of proper API Gateway and rate limiting.

• Work on Data-driven applications and Microservices based architecture.

• Lead the design and technical implementation of different projects.

• Solve complex technical challenges related to low latency large scale distributed systems, and conduct all required reviews (e.g., code reviews, test plan reviews).

• Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS/Azure, and Microservices architecture

• Establish and maintain software standards for the group, with experience in developing, delivering, and maintaining low latency, scalable applications, and systems.

• Experience hands-on experience with profiling, code efficiency, and building software via continuous delivery pipeline.

• Own the development on new platform as per established best practices, adhering to standards setup by the group and with diligent focus on Usability, Cloud Adoption and User Experience.

• Be involved with every facet of software development, from requirement analysis, design, and development to helping the team continuously improve its agile development practices.

What you'll bring to the role:

• At least 7 years of hand-on Java EE and core Java experience with strong leadership qualities

• Proven experience with Kubernetes, including cluster setup, management, and troubleshooting.

• Experience with web service development, REST and Services Oriented Architecture

• Expertise in Object Oriented Design, Design patterns, Architecture and Application Integration

• Working knowledge of Databases including Design, SQL proficiency

• Strong experience with frameworks used for development and automated testing like spring, Junit, BDD etc.

• Experience with Unix/Linux

• Ability to coordinate with multiple groups, both internal and external to the firm, including offshore development and QA teams, internal infrastructure groups, vendors, and support teams.

• Strong development skills with ability to understand technical design and translate the same into workable solution.

• A background that includes strong problem solving such as system integration, infrastructure debugging, or system administration.

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm's global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area's highly skilled technology talent. There's ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

Build a career with impact. Visit morganstanley.com for more information.

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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.