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The candidate should be a strong problem solver and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.\nIn 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.\nThis is a Lead Software Engineering position at VP level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.\nSince 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\nWhat you'll do in the role:\nCommunicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.\n\nYou will be using core Java development to build and enhance trading strategies and engines\n\nThe role involves working directly with the global trading, quant and IT teams to advance the platform and the businesses it serves\n\nThe project portfolio is typically varied, spanning new and existing algorithm development, improving the technical and execution performance of trading systems, the generation and analysis of trading signals & data\n\nYou will part of a team which is involved in the full system development lifecycle from discussing and agreeing requirements through to designing, developing and deploying the changes\n\nThe systems you will work on are high volume, low latency, resilient, scalable and message-driven based on cutting edge Java and utilising the latest hardware\n\nWhat you'll bring to the role:\nAbility to effectively manage multiple functions or guide junior staff and initiatives.\n\nAdvanced understanding of business line and discipline with some knowledge of competitive environment and other disciplines.\n\nCore Java knowledge in a UNIX/Linux environment.\n\nAbility to analyse business & technical requirements and translate them into a well designed & programmed solution\n\nA logical approach to problem solving and good analytical skills\n\nStrong communication skills and ability to work in a global team\n\nExperience with Git/Stash and Jenkins\n\nExperience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit\n\nAn interest to learn the business supported by the applications\n\nGood Linux fundamentals\n\nInterest in developing systems for automated market making, DMA or algo trading group in liquid markets (equities, FX, liquid rates, etc.) using FIX protocol\n\nExperience with web service development, REST, TypeScript knowledge with preferably Angular framework\n\nExperience with low-latency messaging middleware pub/sub technologies.\n\nExperience of time-series data analysis in technologies such as KDB/q\n\n#LI-LM1 #LI-Hybrid\nWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:\nAt 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. 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