Java Developer

PowerToFly; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Java Developer to lead project teams in Calgary. Responsibilities include designing and troubleshooting applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in Java, a related degree, and strong problem-solving skills. This role offers a hybrid work environment, providing flexibility in work arrangements while contributing to innovative financial solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Java.
• Highly self-motivated, with minimal guidance needed.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to juggle tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Systems Architects and Software Developers.
• Analyses complex information for database applications.
• Documents technical requirements and designs.
• Mentors other software developers.
• Tests programs for integration before production.

Skills

Java

Data Structures & Algorithms

Spring Framework

JDBC and JPA/Hibernate

API/API Design

UNIX/Linux

SQL

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Message Queues/Kafka

Excellent English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IntelliJ IDEA

Job description

We’re seeking someone to join our Equity Plan Participant Platform team as a Java Developer in MS at Work Tech. The Developer is responsible for project-team leadership, support and direction with business systems analysis, development and occasional maintenance support in an object/service-oriented architecture implemented on the Java and React platform.

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 III 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, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

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:

• Collaborates with Systems Architects, Software Team Leads and other Software Developers to design, develop and deploy technical solutions.
• Analyses complex information, designs, develops and troubleshoots database applications.
• Reviews functional requirements and prepares and documents technical program, subsystem and system designs and solutions and their associated project task descriptions and effort estimates.
• Uses both industry-standards and company's existing systems architecture, design techniques and development standards and reviews new work with others to ensure it complies with industry and company standards.
• Documents technical requirements, program and subsystem designs, project task descriptions, effort estimates, and unit and integration tests.
• Performs new development, maintenance fixes and enhancements to meet business requirements.
• Assists other teams to troubleshoot application issues in production, quality assurance and other environments.
• Develops, reviews, refines, uses and documents plans for both automated and manual unit and integration tests and/or assures unit and integration tests are successfully completed prior to production.
• Tests programs for integration prior to production.
• Mentors other software developers and IT staff members.
• Documents resolutions to system problems.
• Documents design for system requirements.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 6+ years of experience in Java.
• Bachelor’s degree (pref. Computer Science or related degree) or equivalent experience.
• Highly self-motivated, with the ability to complete tasks with minimal guidance, and to learn independently.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills in working in a cross-functional team comprised of Product Analysts, QA, UAT, Development and PMO members.
• Ability to juggle tasks and priorities to meet rapidly changing deadlines.
• Must work with System Architects to review/approve program and subsystem designs.
• Java.
• Data Structures & Algorithms.
• Spring Framework.
• JDBC and JPA/Hibernate.
• Advanced Java Concepts.
• API/API Design.
• Proficiency in UNIX/Linux and Microsoft Windows distributed computing.
• Java IDE (preferably IntelliJ IDEA).
• Relational DB principles using Structured Query Language (SQL), (preferably Oracle).
• Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Message Queues/Kafka (nice to have).

We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

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

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