Java Tech Lead Commodities Technology (Hybrid)

Were seeking someone to join our Commodities Technology team as a Java Tech Lead to design build develop and evolve scalable trading technology platforms supporting global commodities markets and drive modernization initiatives across the technology landscape.

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 Lead Software Engineering position at Vice President level which is part of the job family responsible for 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 youll do in the role:

• Work across the full software development lifecycle from problem analysis and solution design through hands-on coding delivery and production support
• Lead technical design discussions and shape scalable resilient and maintainable system architectures aligned with long-term platform strategy
• Act as a technical leader within Agile squads mentoring developers and driving engineering best practices across the team
• Participate in and contribute to strategic renovation initiatives including modernization of technology stacks and reduction of technical debt
• Advance DevOps practices through automated testing CI/CD pipelines monitoring and operational excellence improvements
• Collaborate closely with business users and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technology solutions
• Partner with global technology teams and leverage firmwide platforms and capabilities to deliver integrated solutions
• Support and enhance systems across the Commodities technology landscape including trading lifecycle risk market data and settlements
• Ensure high standards of code quality system reliability and production stability through continuous improvement

What youll bring to the role:

• Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to drive solution design lead technical discussions and influence engineering direction
• 8 years of hands-on software engineering experience including significant design and architectural responsibility for complex Java or Scala applications in enterprise-scale environments
• Strong understanding of functional programming concepts design patterns n-tier architecture and service-oriented design
• Experience with technologies such as Python Shell scripting or Scala is helpful; experience working in Linux environments is desirable
• Excellent problem-solving communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in global teams
• Curiosity adaptability and a strong motivation to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Financial Services or Commodities is a plus

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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