Java Developer – FX eTrading Services (Hybrid)

PowerToFly; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley seeks a Lead Java Developer to deliver foundational technology powering its FX eTrading platform. This is a director-level Software Engineering role within the Technology division, focused on building and maintaining scalable Java-based services for a high-performance trading business in Montreal.

Hybrid work in a bilingual environment is offered. The candidate will lead architecture, drive engineering strategy, and ensure best practices across the SDLC while collaborating with

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Java and distributed server-side development.
• Proficiency with Spring, RESTful APIs, and relational databases.
• Experience designing scalable microservices and enterprise-grade software.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Familiarity with financial industry and FX domain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop microservices for pricing, trade capture, and control applications.
• Lead architecture and development of distributed Java platforms.
• Drive technical strategy and engineering direction.
• Promote best practices, testing, automation, and tooling.
• Support production events and drive long-term improvements.

Skills

Java

Distributed server-side

Spring

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Relational databases

Job description

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Java Developer to deliver foundational technology solutions that power Morgan Stanley’s industry-leading Foreign Exchange (FX) electronic trading (eTrading) platform and support the continued evolution of a high-performance global trading business.

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

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:

• Design and develop microservices supporting pricing, trade capture, and control applications, including regulatory-focused functionality.
• Lead the architecture, development, and enhancement of distributed Java-based platforms and services.
• Drive technical strategy and influence engineering direction across server-side application development initiatives.
• Promote software engineering best practices, including testing, code quality, automation, and development tooling.
• Adopt and leverage AI-enabled tools within the Firm to improve productivity, reduce technical debt, and enhance delivery throughput.
• Contribute actively to architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and code reviews.
• Lead and support all phases of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Support major production events, provide timely issue resolution, and drive long-term improvements based on operational feedback.

What you'll bring to the role:

• 6+ years of experience in Java and proficiency with distributed server-side application development.
• Experience in Spring, web services, RESTful APIs, relational databases, and middleware technologies.
• Experience in designing and delivering scalable microservices and enterprise-grade software solutions.
• Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across business and technology teams.
• Experience working or a desire to work in the financial industry and knowledge of FX products and related business processes are a plus.

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.

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.

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 opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

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

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.