
Front Office Java Developer - Vice President
Marks & Spencer Group plc2 months ago
Base Salary
$155k - $215k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, review, test, and improve software in complex existing systems.
- Provide product support for time-sensitive Agency trading systems, including rapid triage, trader communication, and follow-through on fixes or stability improvements.
- Communicate with product leads and identify improvements to current and future technology solutions.
- Work directly with front-office users in a fast-moving trading environment.
- Manage multiple functions or guide junior staff and initiatives.
- Learn additional languages, technologies, code bases, and business workflows as needed.
Requirements
- Experience with at least two of q/kdb, Java, Scala, C++, and Python, with willingness to learn additional technologies.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals and the ability to exercise independent technical judgment and execution.
- Familiarity with relational databases and SQL.
- Knowledge of Agency MBS products, especially TBA or specified pool trading.
- Familiarity with Agency pass-through pricing, analytics, pool characteristics, adjacent Agency products, or hedging workflows.
- Experience with q/kdb, real-time data, distributed systems, shell scripting, databases, or DevOps tooling is valuable.
- Experience working across backend, UI, or data-oriented systems in a front-office environment.
- Strong ownership, communication, problem-solving, and ability to work effectively with front-office users.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience would generally be expected.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits and perks supporting employees and their families.
- Opportunities for internal mobility across the business.
- Expected base pay is $155,000-$215,000 per year, with potential additional incentive compensation and benefits programs.
- Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
About Marks & Spencer Group plc
Marks & Spencer Group plc is a British retailer selling clothing, home goods, and food to consumers through stores and ecommerce, with a focus on own-brand products. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, was founded in 1884, and is headquartered in London. In the UK, its online grocery offering runs via Ocado Retail, a joint venture in which M&S holds a significant stake.