Morgan Stanley is seeking an experienced Java Developer for a Software Engineering III position at the Director level. The role involves designing, building, and supporting scalable applications in a fast-paced financial services environment, contributing across the full software development lifecycle.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience building Java / J2EE applications.
• Strong proficiency in Core Java, object oriented design, and common design patterns.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and services using Spring based frameworks.
• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL; experience with ORM tools.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative development practices.
• Experience with source control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, global environment.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and RESTful services.
• Build scalable, secure solutions using modern Java frameworks (e.g., Spring).
• Participate in the full SDLC, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, QA, and other engineers in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well tested code following best practices and design patterns.
• Integrate applications with databases, external systems, and APIs.
• Contribute to code reviews, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows.

• Morgan Stanley offers extensive benefits that support employees’ careers, health, finances, and families, including top-tier medical coverage, mental health support, generous parental leave, fertility and family-building benefits, and robust retirement and stock purchase plans. Employees also gain access to continuous learning and networking opportunities, volunteer and giving programs aligned with the firm’s values, and hundreds of lifestyle perks like discounted products, cultural and entertainment tickets, and commuter savings.