Principal Java Developer (Hybrid)

Were seeking someone to join our Institutional Securities Technology E-trading team as a Principal Java Developer in FICFX to code deliver software and work closely with our clients on both sales and trading. The role will include a combination of long-term strategic development and shorter-term business focused development on the fixed-income trading platform. Morgan Stanley traders use this platform to trade Fixed Income Securitized products like Fixed Income Agency Debt TBAs Pools and CMOs.

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 Software Engineering position at Vice-President level 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.

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What youll do in the role:

• Deliver increased automation to the trading desk

• Expand electronic trading capabilities by creating and expanding Algos.

• Take full ownership of projects from requirement gathering to roll-out.

• Lead the development of new ideas and/or policies in own area.

• Analyze multiple sets of information to create summaries for various stakeholders.

What youll bring to the role:

• At least 7 years of Java working experience in the industry.

• Development experience in object-oriented programming and working with mixture of new and legacy systems.

• Basic understanding of Fixed Income products is required and ability to communicate with traders.

• Good problem-solving result-focused can-do attitude and strong focus to keep the business running and competitive.

• Ability to work in a team.

• Demonstrate some ability to work with latest AI agents.

• Good knowledge of microservices architecture and SQL/Relational Databases.

Nice-to-have skills:

• Scala and Python knowledge.

• Experience in the finance industry.

• Open to learn and work with other technologies & AI tools as business objectives require.

At Morgan Stanley Montreal we support the Firms global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform including electronic trading algorithm trading cloud engineering infrastructure cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the areas highly skilled technology talent. Theres ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

All our positions are located in Montreal Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

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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 thats differentiated and weve 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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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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.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1