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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced algorithmic trading Java developer to support the Structured and Exchange-Traded Product market-making businesses. This Lead Software Engineering position at VP level involves building, deploying, and supporting algorithmic trading strategies, analytical tools, and scalable trading engine infrastructure within a fast-moving IT/quant/trading team. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, a logical approach, and a can-do attitude for architectural considerations.

Responsibilities

Using core Java to build and enhance trading strategies and engines.
Working directly with trading, quant, and IT teams to advance the platform and businesses.
Developing new and existing algorithms.
Improving the technical and execution performance of trading systems.
Generating and analyzing trading signals and data.
Participating in the full system development lifecycle, from requirements to deployment.
Working on high volume, low latency, resilient, scalable, and message-driven systems using cutting-edge Java and the latest hardware.
Communicating regularly with product leads to discuss opportunities for improvement in technology solutions.

Requirements

Ability to effectively manage multiple functions or guide junior staff and initiatives.
Advanced understanding of business line and discipline with some knowledge of competitive environment and other disciplines.
Core Java (21+) knowledge in on-premises UNIX / Linux environments.
Experience with developing automated trading systems, ideally for market-making and hedging in liquid markets.
Ability to analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into well-designed and engineered solutions.
A logical approach to problem solving and good analytical skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a cross-functional team.
User-level experience with Git/Stash and Jenkins.
Experience with unit testing frameworks such as Junit.
An interest in learning the businesses supported by the applications.
Good Linux fundamentals.

Skills

Core Java (21+)
UNIX / Linux environments
Automated trading systems development
Market-making
Hedging
Liquid markets
Business and technical requirements analysis
Solution design and engineering
Logical approach to problem solving
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Cross-functional team collaboration
Git/Stash
Jenkins
Unit testing frameworks (Junit)
Reactive programming frameworks and techniques
FIX protocol
Frontier agentic AI products (Claude Code, Sourcegraph AMP)
Time-series data analysis (KDB/q)
Web UI technologies (Typescript, Angular)
Low-latency messaging middleware pub / sub technologies
Financial products understanding
Equity derivatives understanding

Location

On-premises

Work Type

Full-time
Flexible working opportunities

Experience Level

Lead Software Engineering
VP level
Experienced

Benefits

Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks

About the Company

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.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
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 - 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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.