Front Office Java Developer Vice President

Morgan Stanley

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$155,000–$215,000 / yr
Posted
30 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $185k
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About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services to corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals. Industry: Investment Banking & Financial Services

Morgan Stanley currently has 38 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Front Office Java Developer Vice President

Front Office Java Developer - Vice President is a senior hands-on software engineering role within the Agency department of FICFX. You will be responsible for developing, testing, and improving software in complex existing systems while providing product support for time-sensitive Agency trading systems. This involves triaging issues quickly, communicating with traders, and ensuring stability in a fast-moving environment. The role requires proficiency in at least two of the following: q/kdb, Java, Scala, C++, or Python, along with experience in SQL, shell scripting, and distributed systems. You will work on backend, UI, and data-oriented systems involving Agency MBS products, such as TBA or specified pool trading. The position demands strong engineering fundamentals, an ability to use AI coding tools, and knowledge of real-time data, Agile delivery, and DevOps tooling to solve complex financial technology problems.

What you'll do

  • Provide product support for time-sensitive Agency trading systems including rapid triage and resolution of issues.
  • Design, develop, review, test, and improve software within complex existing systems.
  • Communicate directly with front-office users to resolve problems in a fast-moving trading environment.
  • Collaborate with product leads to identify and implement improvements for current and future technology solutions.
  • Manage multiple functions or guide junior staff and initiatives as a senior team member.
  • Develop high-quality software using languages such as q/kdb, Java, Scala, C++, or Python.
  • Maintain and optimize backend, UI, or data-oriented systems in a front-office environment.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in at least two of the following: q/kdb, Java, Scala, C++, or Python.
  • Strong engineering fundamentals to design, develop, review, test, and improve software in complex systems.
  • Familiarity with relational databases and SQL.
  • Experience with real-time data, distributed systems, shell scripting, Agile delivery, or DevOps tooling.
  • Knowledge of Agency MBS products, including TBA or specified pool trading.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with front-office users and manage multiple functions or junior staff.

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