Full Stack Software Engineer - VP

860 Morgan Stanley Svcs Canada Co; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer at VP level to join their counterparty risk & margin team in London. The successful candidate will define technical architecture, oversee software development projects, and drive a culture of innovation. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and demonstrate strong technical abilities, leadership skills, and experience in Java and Scala development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive employee benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading high-performance engineering teams.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution of engineering projects.
• Ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Define technical architecture and roadmap for large-scale systems.
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the team.
• Drive recruitment and retention of top technical talent.

Skills

Java

Scala

Core Java

Google Protocol Buffers

Kafka

RocksDB

Hazelcast

Redis

Distributed Caching

Concurrent programming

Design patterns

Testing Frameworks

UI skills

Angular

React

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

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Full Stack Software Engineer - VP

Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id PT-JR010911

We're seeking someone to join our counterparty risk & margin team as a Java Scala Dev in Client & Investors Analytics to continue the development of our real time client risk platform to manage and monitor Risk in real time for the Prime Brokerage and Listed and Clearing clients.

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 VP 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:

• Define technical architecture and roadmap for large-scale, mission-critical systems.

• Establish and communicate departmental goals and objectives aligned with business priorities.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure project success.

• Oversee the execution of software development projects, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

• Drive the recruitment and retention of top technical talent for the team.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape technology strategy and roadmap.

• Represent the software engineering team in cross-functional discussions and planning sessions.

• Understand tech stack, drive a project front to back

• Strong technical experience being hands on with coding

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Proven track record of leading high-performance engineering teams.

• Strategic planning and execution of engineering projects.

• Ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives.

• Strong people management skills and fostering a collaborative team culture.

• Experience in budgeting, resource allocation, and project governance.

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

• Core Java, Google Protocol Buffers, Kafka, RocksDB, Hazelcast, Redis

• Distributed Caching, Concurrent programming, Design patterns & Testing Frameworks.

• Sybase/DB2 knowledge is highly desirable.

• UI skills – Angular / React is a plus.

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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.

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Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

About Us

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—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.

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