Java/Scala Developer – Associate/Snr Assoc/AVP

PowerToFly; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Glasgow seeks a Java/Scala Developer to enhance its technology platforms. You'll design high-performance server-side components and interface directly with business teams to gather and understand requirements. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of software development experience, particularly with Java, and will ensure code quality through collaboration and peer reviews. A supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth awaits high-caliber candidates.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in software development.
• Hands-on experience with Java.
• Good knowledge of multi-threading and server-side development.
• Experience in developing enterprise-scale applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop server-side components to meet business needs.
• Interface directly with business users to gather requirements.
• Contribute to the application's overall design and architecture.
• Ensure code quality through reviews and automated testing.

Skills

Java

Multi-threading

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

Unix/Linux

Database SQL

Job description

Java/Scala Developer – Associate/Snr Assoc/AVP

GlasgowMorgan Stanley are looking for Java/Scala Developers to join teams within the Technology division in Glasgow. Please see a summary of the 2 teams below: The Sales and Distribution department is seeking developers to help modernize our core technology platform. Projects will include building AI chatbots and agents, developing ML algorithms, migrating to event‑driven microservices, and redesigning our UIs. New hires will play a key role from the outset in shaping and delivering this vision. Finance Technology deliver technology products to size and manage the firm's liquidity unsecured funding and capital resources. This includes intraday liquidity and cash management; calculation forecasting and stress testing of liquidity and capital measures; resolution planning; budgeting and financial planning; accessing unsecured funding markets; and firmwide management reporting and analytics. In Glasgow we produce capital calculations like IFI and specific components in the treasury and liquidity team infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing server‑side components that meet the business requirements in an effective and efficient manner.
• Directly interfacing with business users in understanding the requirement and providing solutions.
• Work on integrating E*Trade to our strategic toolsets
• Assisting & guiding team members in design and development.
• Partnering along with the leads to identify and mitigate risks and elevate issues as necessary.
• Ensure code quality and automated testing standards, be a part of regular code reviews and ensure quality gates are upheld and enhanced.
• Will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall design and architecture of the application developed and deployed.

Skill requirements:

• 3+ years of work experience in software development.
• Should have hands‑on experience with Java.
• Good knowledge of multi‑threading and high‑volume server‑side development.
• Should possess good architectural knowledge and be aware of enterprise application design patterns.
• Basic working knowledge of Unix/Linux.
• Exposure to Test and Behavior‑Driven Development in agile setup is a huge plus.
• Excellent communication, team‑work and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to learn the business domain and partner with stakeholders to specify new business features.
• Extensive experience in developing enterprise‑scale n‑tier applications.
• Good experience in usage of Data structures / Collections, and great programming aptitude.
• Should have the ability to analyze, design, and develop complex, high throughput / low‑latency applications.
• Strong analytical capability and problem‑solving skills.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or relevant technical degree.

Skills Desired:

• Exposure to JavaScript framework like Angular is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Database SQL.
• Some exposure to the financial services industry is a plus.
• Strong desire to work in a fast paced front office environment.

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.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:

If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

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.