Java Software Engineer

London, United KingdomPosted Jul 1, 2026
Our Insights Personal Finance Market Trends Technology & Disruption Sustainability Diversity & Inclusion What We Do Wealth Management Investment Banking & Capital Markets Sales & Trading Research Investment Management Morgan Stanley at Work Sustainable Investing Inclusive Innovation About Us Core Values Leadership History Locations Diversity Sustainability Giving Back Technology Careers Students & Graduates Experienced Professionals LanguageEnglishFrench Single PositionView All JobsHybridJava Software EngineerLondon, United Kingdom No longer accepting applications.Employment TypeFull timeJob LevelProfessionalWe're seeking someone to join our Investment Banking & Global Capital Markets Technology team as a Java / Fullstack Developer in the Advisory Sales & Distribution Super Department to build innovation solutions to support the complex and evolving needs of our businesses in Institutional Securities Group.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 Software Engineer III 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:Contribute to the function through a range of operational activities and project tasks, developing an understanding of the business and operating environment.Participate in the design, development, and testing of software applications.Collaborate with team members to understand requirements and deliver on software projects.Assist in troubleshooting and debugging software issues.Learn and apply best practices in software development methodologies.Contribute to code reviews and provide constructive feedback.Document technical specifications and system configurations.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the software engineering team.Engage in training and upskilling activities to enhance technical skills.What you'll bring to the role:Ability to engage with the broader team, communicate goals, tasks and deliverables in 1-1 and team meetings.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Strong hand-on Java EE and core Java experience.Experience with web service development, RESTful APIs and Services Oriented Architecture.Skills in Object Oriented Design, Design patterns, Architecture and Application Integration.Strong knowledge of Databases including design, SQL proficiency.Strong experience with frameworks used for development and automated testing like SpringBoot, Junit, BDD etc.Experience with Unix/Linux.Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate effectively.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Willingness to learn new technologies and tools.At least 5 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.#LI-RG1WHAT 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...

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