Associate, Software Engineer

234 MS Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking an experienced full stack developer to join the Securities Lending Technology team. The role focuses on Java/Scala, Angular-based front ends, and the full SDLC, with close collaboration with global teams across New York, London, Budapest, Glasgow, Bangalore, and Hong Kong.

The role demands self-sufficiency, strong communication, and ability to drive changes from inception to production while improving scalability and stability.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience developing applications with Java/Scala.
• Hands-on experience with Spring, Spring Boot, Kafka.
• Experience with test tools such as JUnit, JBehave, Cucumber, Concordion.
• Knowledge of databases like Sybase, DB2 and MongoDB.
• Working knowledge of Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Unix.
• Strong SDLC understanding with a track record of quality deliverables.
• Good communication skills and experience working with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Own changes from inception to production deployment.
• Apply TDD and best practices to improve processes and scalability.
• Collaborate with globally dispersed teams and the business.
• Develop and maintain core Prime Brokerage/Securities Financing tech.

Skills

Java/Scala

Spring/Spring Boot

Testing tools

Databases

CI/CD tools

SDLC

Global collaboration

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Unix

Job description

Job Description

About Us Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

PRIME BROKERAGE AND SECURITIES FINANCING TECHNOLOGY

We provide the technology that supports the core Prime Brokerage functions (custody, client service, reporting, cap intro, sales, finance), the trading and post trade processing of Securities Finance Transactions (SFTs), as well as collateral posting and optimization.

Roles and Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced full stack developer to join the Securities Lending Technology department. The team is a global team with members in NewYork, London, Budapest, Glasgow, Bangalore, and HongKong. The development team is responsible for the development and maintenance of applications using Java, Scala and Angular. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the entire SDLC, have excellent communication skills and experience working directly with the business. They will need to be self‑sufficient and comfortable with building internal networks, both with the business and other technology teams. They will be expected to own changes all the way from inception to deployment in production.

In addition to implementing new functionality, they will use their experience in TDD and best practices to identify process gaps or areas for improvement with a constant focus on scalability and stability. Candidate should be self‑motivated, results oriented and able to multi‑task across with different teams and applications. Further the candidate will need to work effectively with remotely dispersed teams as the role will require constant communication across various regional teams. The role will be based in HongKong.

Required Skills

• At least 6 years of experience in developing applications using Java/Scala technologies is a must
• Should have hands on experience on Spring, Spring Boot, Kafka
• Should have experience in test tools like Junit, jbehave, cucumber, concordion, etc.
• Knowledge of databases like Sybase, DB2 and MongoDB
• Working knowledge of bitbucket, git, Jenkins, Unix
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies with a track record of high-quality deliverables
• Good communication skills and experience working with global teams

Desired Skills

• Experience in Financing Industry, preferably in Equity / Prime Brokerage / Equity Swaps / Securities Lending, etc.
• Front end experience with Typescript, JavaScript and Angular etc.
• Agile Methodology
• Self‑motivated, be able to work independently as well as being a team player
• Strong client service focus and willingness to respond to queries and provide Deliverables within prompt timeframes.

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