Commodities Derivative Risk Valuation System Developer, VP

23 MS Mgmt Service (SGP) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Singapore seeks a Lead Software Engineer (VP level) to work with strats and traders on a multi-year commodities renovation, migrating to the strategic RICE platform.

You will code in Scala and Java, design distributed systems in a cloud environment, and collaborate across global teams to deliver scalable solutions. This role offers exposure to a premier financial services firm and diverse engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Hands-on coding in Scala multi-threaded applications and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud deployment and messaging systems (Kafka/MQ).
• Experience with non-SQL databases and mono-repo architectures.
• Strong software engineering, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills; keen to learn finance, especially commodities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with product leads and discuss opportunities for improvement.
• Hands-on coding in Scala multi-threaded applications and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud deployment and Kafka/MQ messaging systems.
• Experience with non-SQL databases; mono-repo, reference transparent, React programming and graph calculation.
• Strong communication skills and global teamwork.

Skills

Scala

Java

Cloud deployment

Kafka

MQ messaging

Non-SQL databases

Mono-repo

React

Graph calc

Distributed systems

Communication

Tools

Kubernetes

Microservices

Distributed caching

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our Commodities team within FIDCOM. The developer would be directly working with strats and traders on the multi-year renovation program for Commodities. A large part of this will consist of the migration to the strategic RICE platform. 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 Engineer position at Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for 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:

• Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.
• Hands-on coding in Scala multi-threaded applications and distributed systems
• Experience with cloud deployment, familiar with Kafka or MQ messaging technics
• Experience working on non-SQL database
• Experienced with mono-repo, reference transparent, react programming and graph calculation
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Interest in learning the financial knowledge, particularly about commodities trading.
• Self-motivated, quick-learning and comfortable with working in a global team
• Hands-on coding in Java multi-threaded applications and distributed systems
• Strong software engineering, analytical and problem-solving skills

What you'll bring to the role:

• Ability to effectively manage multiple functions or guide junior staff and initiatives.
• Advanced understanding of business line and discipline with some knowledge of competitive environment and other disciplines.
• Experience in server-side Scala development with distributed caching
• Micro-services development and deployment in cloud environment
• Good System Design and Architecture Skills
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguities and working out technology solutions for the business
• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

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

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

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