Software DeveloperGlasgow3245905

　　Morgan Stanley are seeking an Associate level Java/Scala Developer who would be working with our in-house scala-based processing/data storage solution.

　　Our Technology group support the Securities Lending, Client Financing & Repo trade lifecycle, from front office systems for traders to middle and back office processing. We provide functionally rich global trading platforms, with a focus on increased automation, efficiency, and optimization in terms of cost, term, and liquidity.

　　Working in close partnership with our internal clients, we cover all pre-trade, trade, and post-trade activity, including: providing rates and availability, sourcing inventory, defining delivery requirements, financing excess inventory, providing trade analytics.

　　About Morgan StanleyMorgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

　　As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

　　What will you be doing?We are building our system within the Optimus platform, which our in-house scala-based processing/data storage solution.

　　This is an exciting opportunity for a Developer to join the Glasgow Technology Team at a time when we are performing a significant renovation of our technology environment, looking to embrace best in class technology solutions.

　　You will be responsible for helping architect and build our next-generation trade booking and lifecycle management platform for Securities Lending and Repo. This platform will capture and amend trades booked by Securities Lending & Repo trading desks and enable the post trade management for all trade lifecycle activities. You will work within a squad of developers to implement the solution and promote good design as well as development best practices.

　　This role would suit a passionate, yet pragmatic developer that can consider broader community needs and any established enterprise technologies, successfully transform sometimes ambiguous requirements into quality product features, and chart a long-term course for our mission critical trading systems.

　　What we are looking for:

　　· Good problem solving and analytical skills

　　· Good oral and written communication skills

　　· Proven experience in a programming language (OOP)

　　· Application architecture and systems integration

　　· Solid understanding of databases

　　· Understanding of full software development lifecycle and concepts such as test-driven development

　　Skills that will help you in the role:

　　· Scala development

　　· Agile development practice

　　· Sybase and/or DB2 experience

　　· Experience with NoSQL databases

　　· Understanding of application frameworks such as Spring

　　· Understanding of event based architectures, both point to point and subscription based

　　· Experience of designing and building front end applications, be it web or desktop technologies

　　Where will you be working?

　　This role is based at our Glasgow office on Waterloo Street in the city centre.

　　Flexible work statement:Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

　　Equal opportunities statement:Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

　　Job: *Development

　　Title: Software Developer

　　Location: Europe, Middle East, Africa-GBR-GBR-Glasgow

　　Requisition ID: 3245905