Principal Java Developer (Hybrid)

860 Morgan Stanley Svcs Canada Co; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley Montreal is seeking a Principal Java Developer in FICFX to code, deliver software, and work closely with clients on sales and trading. The role blends long-term strategic development with shorter-term business-focused work on the fixed-income trading platform.

You will join a team that supports electronic and algorithmic trading, build scalable microservices, and communicate with traders. The position is VP level in Technology, with a hybrid work model in Montreal and a

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Java development experience.
• Experience with object-oriented design and legacy and modern systems.
• Understanding of fixed income products and trader communication.
• Strong problem solving and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, maintain, and enhance electronic trading software for the Fixed Income platform.
• Lead projects from requirements to rollout with ownership.
• Collaborate with traders and sales teams to expand e-trading capabilities.
• Develop microservices and data access layers with SQL databases.
• Explore AI tools and apply them to trading workflows.

Skills

Java

Microservices

SQL

Python

Scala

Fixed Income

Tools

Git

Kubernetes

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our Institutional Securities Technology E-trading team as a Principal Java Developer in FICFX to code, deliver software, and work closely with our clients on both sales and trading. The role will include a combination of long-term strategic development and shorter-term business focused development on the fixed-income trading platform. Morgan Stanley traders use this platform to trade Fixed Income Securitized products like Fixed Income Agency Debt, TBAs, Pools, and CMOs. 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 Vice-President 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:

• Deliver increased automation to the trading desk
• Expand electronic trading capabilities by creating and expanding Algos.
• Take full ownership of projects from requirement gathering to roll-out.
• Lead the development of new ideas and/or policies in own area.
• Analyze multiple sets of information to create summaries for various stakeholders.

What you'll bring to the role:

• At least 7+ years of Java working experience in the industry.
• Development experience in object-oriented programming and working with mixture of new and legacy systems.
• Basic understanding of Fixed Income products is required and ability to communicate with traders.
• Good problem-solving, result-focused, can-do attitude, and strong focus to keep the business running and competitive.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Demonstrate some ability to work with latest AI agents.
• Good knowledge of microservices architecture and SQL/Relational Databases.
• Nice-to-have skills: Scala and Python knowledge.
• Experience in the finance industry.
• Open to learn and work with other technologies & AI tools as business objectives require.

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

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. At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions - in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.

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