Java / Scala Developer - Distributed Systems Developer

Morgan Stanley; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

Distributed Systems Developer

Company Profile:
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. We advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for governments, institutions, and individuals. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We provide you a superior foundation for building a professional career where you can learn, achieve, and grow.

Team Profile:
This role is inside the Grid Compute team, responsible for the proprietary grid computing and distributed caching technologies inside Fixed Income Risk Infrastructure group. These products are designed for efficient distribution, parallelisation and memoisation of calculations across large-scale compute clusters comprised of thousands of cores.

Role Profile:
We are looking for an experienced software developer proficient in building distributed, highly scalable, fault-tolerant systems. This role is part of a global project to develop a cutting-edge risk calculation platform used across multiple business areas. The work involves design and development of grid computing and distributed caching technologies which underpin some of the key features of the risk platform.

The role is a great opportunity to work in a technically challenging environment on some large-scale problems core to the business. Prior experience in or knowledge of the financial industry is not required; candidates from software and telecommunications industries are welcome to apply.

Required Skills:

1. Strong server-side Java, Scala or C++ skills, with a focus on performance.
2. Expertise in multi-threaded programming.
3. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
4. Knowledge of network protocols.
5. Experience in distributed systems design and development.
6. Natural inclination to dig beneath the surface to understand how things work, why they are a certain way and what the design trade-offs were.

Desired Skills:

1. Experience with Cloud.

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