Application Development Manager (Hybrid)

PowerToFly; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Montreal is seeking an Application Development Manager to lead an innovative program utilizing Graph & Semantic Technologies. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience designing n-tier distributed applications, strong leadership skills, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field. The role involves leading a technology team, mentoring staff, and collaborating with stakeholders. Knowledge of French is required, and the position offers a hybrid work environment and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• 12+ years of extensive experience designing and implementing n-tier distributed applications.
• Successful experience leading high-performing development and engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse technology team contributing to an innovative program.
• Develop people through coaching, mentoring and management.
• Collaborate with business to translate requirements into solutions.

Skills

Java - Core Java, Multithreading, Spring

API Design and Development - REST, GraphQL

Agile Development, SDLC, TDD, BDD

Python Programming

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics or related field

Tools

Databases - SQL, Stored Procedures, Query Tuning

DevOps tools - Jenkins, Gradle, Git

Job description

We’re seeking someone to join our team as an Application Development Manager to lead an innovative program that plans to harness the power of Graph & Semantic Technologies to build an Enterprise Knowledge Graph.

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 an Executive Director position within the Firmwide Data Office. The team vision is a multi-year effort to improve data governance & management practices, to demonstrate data quality controls, simplify firm's data architecture and business processes front-to-back, empowering developers by providing consistent means of handling data, facilitate data-driven insights & decision making.

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:

• Lead diverse technology team contributing to this strategic initiative
• Develop people through coaching, mentoring and management
• Lead the design, development and support of full-stack, n-tier distributed applications
• Act as a thought leader in the technical space through researching and knowing industry trends as well as cutting edge tools and technologies
• Collaborate with business and other technology teams to translate business requirements into innovative solutions implementing performant, scalable, resilient distributed applications
• Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to align development priorities and planning with product and technology roadmap

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 12+ years of extensive experience designing and implementing n-tier distributed applications, large scale data pipelines, Web applications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics or related field
• Successful experience leading high-performing development and engineering teams with a proven and demonstrable track record of execution and delivery
• Strong problem-solving skills, business acumen, and demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience & expertise across following aspects:

• Java - Core Java, Multithreading, Spring, Caching, Security/Authentication
• API Design and Development - REST, GraphQL, JSON, Microservices Architecture
• Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design
• Agile Development, SDLC, TDD, BDD
• Implementing DevOps techniques and practices like Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Test Automation, Build Automation and Test-Driven Development to enable the rapid delivery of working code-utilizing tools like Jenkins, Gradle and Git
• Scalability, High Availability, Failover
• Databases - SQL, Stored Procedures, Query Tuning
• Python Programming

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.

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 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 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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

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