Full Stack Developer – Java/JS

Job Title: Full Stack Developer – Java/JS

Role Description:

We're seeking someone to join our Risk and Information Management team as a Full Stack Developer with experience on multi-tiered Java EE-style applications and Front-End technologies. The candidate will be required to work in a multifaceted agile team on the development and maintenance of a suite of applications which cater to Non-Financial Risk Management.

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 Full Stack Developer position, which is part of the family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs and requirements.

In this role you’ll face stimulating challenges such as solving complex technical problems, collaborating across teams, and staying current with evolving technologies. Alongside these, you’ll have the opportunity to grow under the guidance of highly skilled professionals, expand your business knowledge, apply best practices in development and deployment, and unlock career advancement opportunities in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop complex software systems and applications, setting high standards for quality and innovation.
• Leverage Generative AI tools and coding assistants to enhance development velocity and solution quality.
• Deliver solutions that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Drive technical excellence through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with global teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile meetings, deliver project status, and adapt to evolving regulatory and business requirements.
• Learn, improve, and apply Morgan Stanley's proprietary frameworks and best practices.
• Write comprehensive tests to ensure code reliability and maintainability
• Respond proactively to change, mastering new technical and business concepts as needed.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Required Skills

• 7-15 years of development experience with proven ability to write optimized, efficient, and clean code.
• Core Java, Java EE, Spring/SpringBoot, Web Services, Relational databases
• Experience with UI development frameworks (preferably Angular, React, etc)
• Experience with AI coding assistants like copilot, using Agent mode, Skills, etc for software development, automation, reporting, or analytics.
• Demonstrated experience in designing complex, large-scale distributed systems and microservices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills.
• Strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, and clear communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to write thorough unit tests covering all major logic components, preferably using coding assistant.
• Ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives and understand the financial aspects of technology decisions.

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with DevOps practices: CI/CD pipeline management, containerization, observability tools.
• Understanding of serverless architecture
• Competency with source control systems (preferably git), CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, ensuring streamlined development processes.
• Exposure to JIRA or other ALM tools
• Basic understanding of Linux and Shell scripting