Java Developer - Associate - Software Engineering

We're seeking someone to join our CDRR Technology team as a Java Developer, in Non-Financial Risk Technology to ISG Trade Surveillance team builds and executes complex surveillance models that focus on Trade monitoring against regulatory expectation and firm policy. A senior developer in this space partners with Compliance, business analysts, and global team members to drive forward the business agenda through solid design and execution. Primary business focus is to help deploy controls to monitor Market Abuse behavior for Institutional Trading activity. In addition, this role requires coordination with other ISG functions within the region.

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 Associate position that develops and maintains 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:

The ideal candidate should have the skills listed below but in addition should be a self-driven, dedicated individual who works well in a team and thinks and acts strategically. In addition, the candidate should respond well to change and quickly pick up new concepts in an ever-moving regulatory landscape. When faced with a problem, the candidate should be able to ask questions and leverage the skill set of those around him/her. This is a hands-on development role.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with internal clients, and the rest of the squad/fleet to establish/agree on requirements and systems functionality, delivering value incrementally through pragmatic Agile practices.
• Design and implement relevant detection, analysis, and reporting tools
• Establish and promote SDLC and architecture best practices, in line with departmental and divisional guidance, along with a strong focus in devops/SRE principles in partnership with support and central engineering teams.
• Act as a change agent for the team, region, and global department.
• Act as role model/promote best practices for SDLC.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Atleast 4+ years of Core Java/Spark expertise
• Understanding of Capital Markets
• SDLC and Dev Ops experience.
• Strong team player to be able to work with the global team.

Other Skills Desired:

• Previous experience in surveillance, risk, compliance or electronic trading technology in the context of trading activities (equities and/or fixed income)
• Knowledge on Spark, Databricks, Snowflake (or other cloud based big data solutions)
• full stack development (React...)

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 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.

Client-provided location(s): Mumbai, India

Job ID: Morgan-JR031046

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-04T18:40:55