Were seeking someone to join our Equity Swaps Trading team as Principal Java Software Developer in ESTAR to lead design, development and delivery of business and technology initiatives while driving engineering excellence to run a world-class post trade technology platform.  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 Principal Software Engineering position at Vice-President 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.Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…What you’ll do in the role:<ul><li>Leading projects / initiatives front-to-back from planning, designing, architecting to implementation and go-live.</li><li>Building high-quality technology solutions enforcing strong engineering standards and best practices.</li><li>Re-architecting core components with modern architecture focusing on high availability, resiliency, and scalability.</li><li>Liaise with stakeholders and global team members, fostering an inclusive and positive working environment in the team.</li><li>Regularly assess and review the platform capabilities, identifying gaps &amp; opportunities for optimization to improve efficiency and operational excellence.</li><li>Participate regularly in Architecture and Design forums to present new proposals and contribute to reviewing proposal from other teams within the department.</li><li>Conduct regular code reviews to maintain high-quality coding standards.</li></ul>What you’ll bring to the role:<ul><li>10+ years of overall experience in application development, design, and architecture.</li><li>3+ years of experience in leading development initiatives / projects.</li><li>Hands-on experience in Java, SpringBoot, and open-source server-side technologies development.</li><li>Strong application design and object-oriented skills.</li><li>Strong fundamentals of domain/event/message driven architecture and REST services.</li><li>Hands on experience with modern distributed technologies such as messaging brokers (e.g. IBM MQ, Apache Kafka) and distributed caching solutions (e.g. Hazelcast).</li><li>Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries and experience with RDBMS providers like Sybase, MSSQL, etc.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Strong problem solving and analytical skills with in-depth knowledge of Data Structures/Algorithms.</li><li>Experience with agile development principles, methodologies, and DevOps adoption of CI/CD/CM.</li></ul>At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.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.Build a career with impact. Visit morganstanley.com for more information.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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 whats 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 opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.