Java Developer – Server Side recruitment

Morgan Stanley OTC Confirmations Application team serves a diverse array of needs for the OTC Derivatives business including connection to Swapswire and Marketwire and DSMATCH for Rates, Credit and Equity Derivatives Processing. Morgan Stanley is a market leader, based on our industry leading technology, products and people. The OTC Confirmation Apps team works very closely with the business to provide cutting-edge technology, expertise and products to the business.
The team manage the routing, formatting and delivery of confirmations to external clients according to their preferences. The system is a highly scalable application that runs on multiple clustered servers, performance and resiliency of the system are of high importance.
The current global team members are all very technically skilled with expertise in Linux/Unix, Java and database design, so this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the London team.

Responsibilities: Technical analysis and development, including the full lifecycle of technical requirements gathering, design, code, testing, implementation and handover to the support teams. In addition you will be expected to work closely with our operations partners on requirements for projects and overseeing the implementation of projects.

The global team consists of highly technical team members who are adaptable to both hands on development and project management. We deliver multiple projects for multiple business areas in parallel. A successful candidate will be expected to work within the global team but also be a self starter with good communication skills including being able to explain technical issues to non-technical people, able to manage own workload and workload of a small team to meet agreed delivery dates.

Skills Required:

Java (focus on Server side), 1.5 and above, SQL (preferably DB2), XML/ XSLT/Xpath, Spring, Hibernate.

Skills Desired:

- MQ Messaging, Strong RAD Skills, JUnit, EasyMock, JBoss Drools, SOAP/Web Services,
- Experience with OTC Derivatives
- Python
- Agile Scrum Development Methodologies
- Level 3 Production Support Problem Solving Skills

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fair treatment, regardless of background (including criminal record.)