We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Java Full-Stack Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of mission-critical risk technology solutions that support enterprise-wide risk management, regulatory reporting, and business growth across a global financial services environment.
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 Director 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:
Design and build end-to-end web applications across the full technology stack, including user interfaces, APIs, and data layers.
Develop scalable and resilient solutions using modern application architecture and microservices patterns.
Create and maintain REST APIs and data exchange services leveraging multiple data formats including JSON, flat files, and columnar data structures.
Design metadata-driven and configuration-based solutions to enable flexibility and ease of change.
Model and implement database schemas, optimize complex SQL queries, and improve database performance across large-scale platforms.
Develop and support batch and event-driven processing solutions with a focus on concurrency, data integrity, and performance.
Collaborate with agile squads to deliver high-quality software solutions and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in testing, deployment, production support, and knowledge-sharing activities to ensure operational excellence.
What you'll bring to the role:
At least 5+ years' relevant experience in Java and Full-Stack
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with the mentioned relevant years of professional experience as a developer in the data and analytics space.
Strong experience with object-oriented languages: Java
Strong experience with user interface design & development using Angular, React, Javascript etc.
Strong experience in database development (Snowflake, Oracle/Sybase/DB2) in designing schema, complex procedures, complex data scripts, query authoring (SQL), and performance optimization.
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze and understand data
Strong knowledge of software development and the system implementation life cycle is a must.
Experience developing, testing & supporting multi-tier technology architectures.
Should be comfortable with Unix / Linux, shell-scripting, Excel.
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.
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.
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years relevant experience in Java and full-stack development
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Strong experience with Java and object-oriented programming
- Experience with front-end UI design and development: Angular, React, JavaScript
- Database development experience (Snowflake, Oracle, Sybase, DB2), schema design, complex SQL and performance tuning
- Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and handling JSON and other data formats
- Experience with batch and event-driven processing, concurrency, and data integrity
- Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle and multi-tier architecture development, testing, and support
- Fluent in French and English
- Comfortable using Excel for data analysis and reporting
Morgan Stanley Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Morgan Stanley and has not been reviewed or approved by Morgan Stanley.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support is extensive, with paid parental leave for all parents, adoption and fertility assistance, backup childcare, and eldercare resources. Feedback suggests these programs meaningfully enhance the overall package and help with retention.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health access, care navigation, and expert second opinions. Convenient primary care access and condition‑specific support reinforce the depth of healthcare coverage.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity compensation and stock ownership are positioned as core motivators that encourage commitment and retention. Feedback suggests education and support are provided to help participants manage equity and related financial benefits.
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What We Do
Morgan Stanley mobilizes capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. For over 85 years, the firm’s reputation for using innovative thinking to solve complex problems has been well earned and rarely matched. A consistent industry leader throughout decades of dramatic change in modern finance, Morgan Stanley will continue to break new ground in advising, serving and providing new opportunities for its clients. Morgan Stanley is committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm. At its foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide its more than 60,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 41 countries.

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