Senior Java Developer

As a Senior Java Developer - Vice President in the Software Engineering team at Morgan Stanley, you will be responsible for leading Java Backend Application Development and Designing projects in Mumbai. Your role will involve working on Java, Microservices, System Design, and Database Management to support the Institutional Securities Technology division within Morgan Stanley Technology & Data. **Role Overview:** In this role, you will be expected to: - Drive system architecture and design to implement scalable, resilient distributed systems. - Write clean, performant, scalable, testable, and reusable code following modern engineering best practices. - Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements, define milestones, and maintain a prioritized backlog. - Review pull requests and mentor junior developers on design, coding, and testing standards. - Guide the team in adopting best-in-class DevOps practices for improved observability, availability, and resiliency. - Act as an end-to-end owner to ensure successful system development, testing, deployment, and operation in production. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, processes, and ways of working. **Key Responsibilities:** - Hands-on experience of 10-14 years in building distributed systems using agile methodologies. - Strong working knowledge of Core Java, Spring frameworks (including Spring Boot), and testing frameworks. - Experience in managing and scaling high-volume databases, with exposure to Spark, Databricks, and Snowflake. - Proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining robust on-prem and/or cloud-based distributed services. - Solid understanding of software design, development, backward compatibility, and documentation best practices. - Experience owning delivery end-to-end and leading backend and/or data engineering teams. - Deep knowledge of microservices architecture, design patterns, system resiliency, scalability, security, and observability. - Experience in designing and implementing messaging- and REST-based middleware, as well as performing database modeling. - Knowledge of DevOps practices and supporting toolchains. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. **Qualifications Required:** - Typically, 6+ years of relevant experience is expected for this role. - Understanding of cloud-based application development, preferably using Microsoft Azure. - Familiarity with Kafka and Azure ecosystem services. - Experience coordinating, mentoring, and guiding a development team. - Prior experience in FinTech application development. - Experience working in a global delivery model across regions. Morgan Stanley is a global leader in financial services with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. As part of the team, you can expect to work alongside talented individuals in a supportive and empowering environment. The company offers attractive employee benefits and perks, with ample opportunities for career growth and development. As a Senior Java Developer - Vice President in the Software Engineering team at Morgan Stanley, you will be responsible for leading Java Backend Application Development and Designing projects in Mumbai. Your role will involve working on Java, Microservices, System Design, and Database Management to support the Institutional Securities Technology division within Morgan Stanley Technology & Data. **Role Overview:** In this role, you will be expected to: - Drive system architecture and design to implement scalable, resilient distributed systems. - Write clean, performant, scalable, testable, and reusable code following modern engineering best practices. - Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements, define milestones, and maintain a prioritized backlog. - Review pull requests and mentor junior developers on design, coding, and testing standards. - Guide the team in adopting best-in-class DevOps practices for improved observability, availability, and resiliency. - Act as an end-to-end owner to ensure successful system development, testing, deployment, and operation in production. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, processes, and ways of working. **Key Responsibilities:** - Hands-on experience of 10-14 years in building distributed systems using agile methodologies. - Strong working knowledge of Core Java, Spring frameworks (including Spring Boot), and testing frameworks. - Experience in managing and scaling high-volume databases, with exposure to Spark, Databricks, and Snowflake. - Proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining robust on-prem and/or cloud-based distributed services. - Solid understanding of software design, development, backward compatibility, and documentation best practices. - Experience owning delivery end-to-end and leading backend and/or data engineering teams. - Deep knowledge of microservices architecture, design patterns, system resiliency, scalability, security, and observability. - E