Responsable technique Java (hybride)

Morgan Stanley; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Montreal is seeking a Java Tech Lead to evolve Securities Reference Data platforms supporting index and ETF data mastering, distribution, and modernization efforts.

You will lead design and delivery of scalable services, collaborate across global teams, and ensure data quality and governance in a hybrid work environment."

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience, preferably in Financial Services.
• Proficient in Java and/or Python within enterprise-scale apps.
• Strong SQL, data modeling, and relational DB knowledge.
• Experience with REST, microservices, Kafka, and NoSQL (MongoDB).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance SRD ingestion, mastering, and distribution.
• Build scalable Java- and Python-based services for SRD programs.
• Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Deliver end-to-end enhancements and ensure data quality, lineage, and governance.

Skills

Java

Python

REST APIs

Microservices

Kafka

MongoDB

SQL

Spring Boot

Hibernate

Linux

Data modeling

OpenTelemetry

GitHub Copilot

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate

GitHub Copilot

Autosys

Cron

Airflow

Open Telemetry

Grafana

Loki

Prometheus

Kafka

MongoDB

SQL

Job description

We’re seeking someone to join our Securities Reference Data team as a Java Tech Lead to drive the evolution of strategic reference data platforms supporting Index and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) data mastering, distribution, and modernization initiatives across the Firm.

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 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.

What you\'ll do in the role:

• Design, develop, and enhance applications supporting the ingestion, mastering, and distribution of Securities Reference Data (SRD), with a focus on Index and ETF reference data.
• Build and maintain scalable Java- and Python-based services supporting reference data workflows across existing SRD platforms and modernization initiatives.
• Manage and enhance workflows related to instrument hierarchies, identifier mappings, constituent relationships, benchmark relationships, and vendor-driven data changes.
• Partner with business analysts, stakeholders, and end users to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Drive end-to-end delivery of application enhancements, production changes, and strategic development initiatives.
• Ensure high standards of data quality, timeliness, lineage, and governance across reference data platforms.
• Analyze and resolve production issues while assessing downstream impacts across trading, risk, operations, and regulatory processes.
• Collaborate with global development teams to deliver resilient, high-performing services leveraging REST APIs, microservices, Kafka, relational databases, and MongoDB.

What you\'ll bring to the role:

• 8+ years of relevant IT experience, preferably within Financial Services
• Experience in Java and/or Python development within enterprise-scale applications.
• Experience in relational database technologies including SQL, tables, triggers, stored procedures, and data modeling concepts.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices architectures, and event-driven platforms including Kafka.
• Experience working with MongoDB, Linux environments, JSON, and XML schemas.
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle and collaborating with geographically distributed teams.
• Understanding of reference data concepts and financial instruments, particularly Indexes, ETFs, and related market data structures.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, analyze complex business problems and deliver practical technical solutions with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of open-source frameworks such as Spring Boot and Hibernate, Shell scripting, scheduling platforms (ex. Autosys, Cron, Airflow), and modern observability tooling (ex. Open Telemetry, Grafana, Loki, Temp, Prometheus) is advantageous.

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.

Ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre de Morgan Stanley:

Chez Morgan Stanley, nous levons, gérons et allouons du capital pour nos clients, ce qui les aide à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous le faisons de manière distinctive, et ce, depuis 90 ans. Nos valeurs – mettre les clients au premier plan, faire ce qui est juste, diriger en s’inspirant d’idées exceptionnelles, promouvoir la diversité et l’inclusion, et redonner à la communauté - ne sont pas seulement que des valeurs, elles guident nos décisions au quotidien pour faire ce qu’il y a de mieux pour nos clients, notre communauté et nos 80 000 plus employés répartis dans 1 200 bureaux à travers 42 pays. Chez Morgan Stanley, vous aurez l\'occasion de travailler aux côtés des meilleurs et des plus brillants, dans un environnement où vous êtes soutenu-e et valorisé-e. Nos équipes sont des collaborateurs acharnés et des penseurs créatifs, enrichis par la diversité de leurs parcours et expériences. Nous sommes fiers d’appuyer nos employés et leurs familles à chaque étape de leur parcours professionnel et personnel, en offrant certains des avantages sociaux et privilèges les plus complets et attrayants de l’industrie. De plus, les possibilités d’évolution au sein de l’entreprise sont nombreuses pour ceux et celles qui démontrent passion et détermination dans leur travail. Pour en savoir plus sur nos bureaux à travers le monde, veuillez copier et coller le lien suivant dans votre navigateur: https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices

Morgan Stanley est un employeur offrant l’égalité des chances et s’engage à bâtir et à maintenir une main-d’œuvre diversifiée tant par l’expérience que par les parcours. Nos efforts de recrutement reflètent notre ferme engagement envers une culture d’inclusion, dans laquelle les personnes sont embauchées, développées et promues en fonction de leurs compétences et de leurs talents.

Notre effectif reflète une large diversité des communautés mondiales au sein desquelles nous exerçons nos activités, en réunissant des personnes aux origines, talents, points de vue et expériences variés.

Pour plus d’information, veuillez consulter: https://www.morganstanley.com/people/canada-french-eeo