Demo

Lead Java Developer

Morgan Stanley
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
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 Lead Software Engineering position at the Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

The individual in this position will be a member of a global application development team who is responsible for applications development to support STP process of Equity, fixed Income, Directives and Mutual Fund for Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM). The Individual also will be part of ETF development team which will develop ETF middle office platform. The primary focus of the position will be to develop application used by operation team as well as other practice area covered by development team. This individual will also have responsibilities for on-going L3 support of current systems.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

  • BS Degree in Computer Science
  • Strong development experience in Core JAVA, spring framework, CXF, Junit, restful framework is MUST.
  • Solid Computer Science knowledge is MUST, the technical interview will include basic algorithm and programming testing.
  • Strong knowledge of design patterns, data structure. include Dependency Injection, MVVM, MVC and others.
  • Strong knowledge of Java Script. Angular and React, Type Script will be plus.
  • UX design experience is plus.
  • Strong knowledge of XML and JSON.
  • Strong development experience in Agile includes Scrum Event, Test Driven, Pair programming, continuous integration is must.
  • Strong Working experience of UNIX environments is must.
  • Development experience in shell script, python (3.10 and up) is required.
  • Strong knowledge of database. include T-SQL, normalization/de-normalization, performance tuning, locking mechanism.
  • Investment industry knowledge, particularly in the areas of STP process and Portfolio Management, is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, create, and document solutions to problems.
  • Strong customer service focus, including the ability to effectively respond to customer needs.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with users and vendors.
  • Strong team player with a results-oriented focus and a highly disciplined approach to meeting objectives.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and requirements.

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 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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $210,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Salary : $150,000 - $210,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Lead Java Developer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Lead Java Developer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$109,939 - $144,341
Income Estimation: 
$131,745 - $167,716
Income Estimation: 
$144,503 - $184,592
Income Estimation: 
$102,541 - $137,871
Income Estimation: 
$153,752 - $200,235
Income Estimation: 
$109,939 - $144,341
Income Estimation: 
$131,745 - $167,716
Income Estimation: 
$144,503 - $184,592
Income Estimation: 
$102,541 - $137,871
Income Estimation: 
$153,752 - $200,235
Income Estimation: 
$131,745 - $167,716
Income Estimation: 
$150,756 - $194,140
Income Estimation: 
$172,191 - $221,861
Income Estimation: 
$114,549 - $164,025
Income Estimation: 
$153,752 - $200,235
Income Estimation: 
$90,707 - $120,959
Income Estimation: 
$111,369 - $141,168
Income Estimation: 
$117,871 - $153,580
Income Estimation: 
$109,939 - $144,341
Income Estimation: 
$114,500 - $144,633
Income Estimation: 
$111,369 - $141,168
Income Estimation: 
$131,745 - $167,716
Income Estimation: 
$144,503 - $184,592
Income Estimation: 
$102,541 - $137,871
Income Estimation: 
$153,752 - $200,235

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Lead Java Developer.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Bug/Defect Analysis Skill

    • Income Estimation: $114,500 - $144,633
    • Income Estimation: $114,549 - $164,025
  • Debugging Skill

    • Income Estimation: $112,685 - $163,282
    • Income Estimation: $114,500 - $144,633
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Morgan Stanley

  • Morgan Stanley Sioux, SD
  • Responsibilities Gain industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments. Develop business, financial and analyt... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Morgan Stanley South Jordan, UT
  • Join our Wealth Management Client Segment Risk team, an integral in-business risk unit dedicated to assessing and managing risks associated with Financial ... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Morgan Stanley South Jordan, UT
  • We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional to join our Forms Governance Team. This team is responsible for managing the lifecycle of c... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Morgan Stanley New Orleans, LA
  • Registered Client Service Associates provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ t... more
  • 12 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Lead Java Developer jobs in the York, NY area that may be a better fit.

  • Citi York, NY
  • Job Details About the Team The Fixed Income Data team is a strategic and integral part of supporting Citi's GSP/Rates businesses, delivering exceptional ca... more
  • 23 Days Ago

  • Princeton IT Services New York, NY
  • Job Details Job Title: Lead Java Developer Location: Remote in US Job Type: Contract Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Java Developer with ... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!