Java/Scala Developer – Associate/Snr Assoc/AVP - #1789215

Java/Scala Developer – Associate/Snr Assoc/AVP

Glasgow

Morgan Stanley are looking for Java/Scala Developers to join various teams within the Technology division in Glasgow. Teams such as Sales and Distribution, Treasury Tech, Operations Technology, Enterprise Computing, Finance Technology and Fund Services Tech are going through a period of growth and looking to explore the talent on the market.

Job Responsibilities

• Designing and developing server-side components that meet the business requirements in an effective and efficient manner.
• Directly interfacing with business users in understanding the requirement and providing solutions.
• Work on integrating E*Trade to our strategic toolsets
• Assisting & guiding team members in design and development.
• Partnering along with the leads to identify and mitigate risks and escalate issues as necessary.
• Ensure code quality and automated testing standards, be a part of regular code reviews and ensure quality gates are upheld and enhanced.
• Will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall design and architecture of the application developed and deployed
  
  

Skill Requirements

• 3+ years of work experience in software development.
• Should have hands-on experience with Java/Scala, python or Spark.
• Good knowledge of multi-threading and high-volume server-side development.
• Should possess good architectural knowledge and be aware of enterprise application design patterns.
• Basic working knowledge of Unix/Linux.
• Exposure to Test and Behavior Driven Development in agile setup is a huge plus
• Excellent communication, team-work and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to learn the business domain and partner with stakeholders to specify new business features
• Extensive experience in developing enterprise-scale n-tier applications.
• 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
• Strong analytical capability and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or relevant technical degree.
  
  

Skills Desired:

• Exposure to JavaScript framework like Angular is desirable
• 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.

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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.