Full Stack Java Developer

About the role

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 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.

Prime Brokerage and Securities Financing Technology

We provide the technology that supports core Prime Brokerage functions-including custody, client service, reporting, capital introduction, sales and finance-as well as the trading and post-trade processing of Securities Finance Transactions (SFTs), collateral posting and collateral optimization. The team develops applications supporting trade capture and enrichment, lifecycle and position management, exposure management, analytics and operational processing.

What you'll do in the role

• We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to join the Prime Brokerage and Securities Financing Technology department. The role is part of a global team with members in New York, London, Tokyo and Bengaluru, supporting clients in North America.
• The development team builds and maintains applications using Scala, Java, and Angular in an agile environment. The successful candidate will contribute across the software development lifecycle, working closely with fellow developers, colleagues in related technology groups and business users.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on programming experience with AI tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Amp, or Copilot. They will also possess strong analytical and communication skills, and an interest in learning about the financial services industry. They will work with business users, including trading and operations teams, to understand requirements and translate them into reliable technology solutions.
• Responsibilities include developing, testing and supporting system changes from design through production deployment; contributing to technical analysis and solution design; troubleshooting issues; and applying test-driven development and engineering best practices to improve scalability, stability and maintainability.
• The candidate should be self-motivated, results-oriented and able to manage work across multiple applications and teams. They should be comfortable collaborating with geographically distributed colleagues and communicating progress, risks and technical decisions clearly.

What you'll bring to the role

• 5+ years of software development experience, including delivery of server-side applications using JVM languages.
• Hands-on experience with JVM-based languages, including multithreaded programming.
• Understanding of modern software development principles, including object-oriented design, automated testing, high-availability systems and production support.
• Experience with test frameworks such as JUnit, Cucumber as well as test-driven development practices.
• Knowledge of relational databases and SQL; experience with platforms such as DB2 or Sybase is beneficial.
• Knowledge of non-relational databases and their query mechanisms; experience with MongoDB is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of Git or Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Unix or Linux environments.
• Experience working in an agile delivery environment across the full software development lifecycle.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with business users and global technology teams.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality software and to build an understanding of the business domain.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Amp, Codex, or Copilot.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Scala, Angular, C# or C++.
• Familiarity with event-driven, real-time or distributed systems.
• Exposure to functional programming concepts.
• Knowledge of repo, securities lending, derivatives margin, central counterparty clearing or collateral management.
• A collaborative, client-focused approach and the ability to work independently when appropriate.

This role offers the opportunity to

Extend your technical knowledge with challenging projects and the use of new technologies. Enjoy access to experts in the wide range of technologies at Morgan Stanley

Work in an open environment where everyone can express their views and make significant contributions.

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 $120,000 and $170,000 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.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.