Senior Java Developer

Morgan Stanley

London, UKonsitePosted Jun 14, 2026

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About the role

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Senior Java Developer to work as part of the Structured Rates desk-facing squad with a focus on delivering and supporting technology solutions that enable traders to execute trades, manage risk and support highly detailed structured rates activities.

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.

What you'll do in the role :

Partner closely with product leads across the technology organization to identify opportunities for enhancing existing platforms and future technology solutions

Contribute across the full software development lifecycle as a Senior Java developer, designing and building functionality for both new and existing risk management systems

Gather and evaluate business and technical requirements, while evaluating current systems and functionalities to drive continuous improvement

Ensure high-quality delivery through unit testing, regressions testing along and a considerable focus on continuous integration and deployment practices

Support production releases and provide ongoing post-deployment support in fast-paced, business-critical environment

Work with cutting-edge technologies and gain deep exposure to risk management systems within a leading global investment bank

Develop distributed systems leveraging distributed caches and grid-computing technologies

Collaborate closely with global teams across the interest Rates Derivative technology organization, as well as middleware and infrastructure teams, to deliver scalable and reliable solutions

What you'll bring to the role :

At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Good understanding of software engineering principles , data structures, design patterns, and scalable application development

Proficiency in Java, including experience with standard APIs, collections, and multithreaded programming

Experience developing scalable distributed systems and working with technologies such as distributed caches and grid computing

Familiarity with modern development practices including unit testing, mocking frameworks and continuous integration pipelines

Exposure to Scala or willingness to learn Scala-based technologies is considered an advantage

Experience with frameworks and platforms such as Symphony, Akka, Coherence, Infinispan, Cassandra, or Hazelcast is beneficial

Knowledge of risk systems development, including valuation, risk calculations is highly valued

Experience with model libraries or pricing engines is a plus

Ample communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global and highly collaborative environment

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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 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. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

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Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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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