Java Developer

Morgan Stanley • Alpharetta, GA

2d • $95,000 - $135,000

About The Position

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 III position at the Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs. Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on. We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to design, build, and support scalable, secure applications within a fast paced financial services environment. This role contributes across the full software development lifecycle, working closely with cross functional teams to deliver reliable, high quality solutions that support client facing and backend platforms. The position is well suited for engineers who enjoy working on modern Java-based systems and collaborating in agile, distributed teams. What you’ll do in the role: Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and RESTful services. Build scalable, secure solutions using modern Java frameworks (e.g., Spring). Participate in the full SDLC, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support. Collaborate with product owners, designers, QA, and other engineers in an Agile/Scrum environment. Write clean, maintainable, and well tested code following best practices and design patterns. Integrate applications with databases, external systems, and APIs. Contribute to code reviews, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Support CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows. What you’ll bring to the role: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of professional experience building Java / J2EE applications. Strong proficiency in Core Java, object oriented design, and common design patterns. Experience developing RESTful APIs and services using Spring based frameworks. Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL; experience with ORM tools. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative development practices. Experience with source control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools. Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, global environment. Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience building Java / J2EE applications.
• Strong proficiency in Core Java, object oriented design, and common design patterns.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and services using Spring based frameworks.
• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL; experience with ORM tools.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative development practices.
• Experience with source control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, global environment.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Frontend or full stack experience (e.g., React, Angular, modern JavaScript frameworks).
• Experience with microservices, distributed systems, or messaging/integration patterns.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with application servers (e.g., Tomcat, WebSphere) and Unix/Linux environments.
• Exposure to security concepts such as authentication, authorization, OAuth, JWT, or web application security.
• Prior experience in financial services, fintech, or other regulated, high availability environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and RESTful services.
• Build scalable, secure solutions using modern Java frameworks (e.g., Spring).
• Participate in the full SDLC, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, QA, and other engineers in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well tested code following best practices and design patterns.
• Integrate applications with databases, external systems, and APIs.
• Contribute to code reviews, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees