Lead Software Engineer - Equities - VP
Morgan Stanley3 days ago
London, United KingdomStaff+
Responsibilities
- Build and enhance algorithmic trading strategies and high-volume, low-latency trading engines using core Java.
- Develop, deploy, and support trading systems, analytical tools, and scalable infrastructure.
- Work across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through development and deployment.
- Improve the technical and execution performance, resilience, scalability, and messaging capabilities of trading systems.
- Generate and analyze trading signals and data, including time-series data.
- Collaborate with product leads and global trading, quant, and IT teams to advance technology platforms.
- Guide junior staff and initiatives and manage multiple functions when needed.
Requirements
- Core Java development experience in a UNIX/Linux environment with strong Linux fundamentals.
- Ability to analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into well-designed software solutions.
- Experience with Git/Stash, Jenkins, and unit testing frameworks such as JUnit.
- Interest or experience in automated market making, DMA, or algorithmic trading using the FIX protocol.
- Experience with web service development and REST; TypeScript knowledge and Angular experience are preferred.
- Experience with low-latency messaging middleware and publish/subscribe technologies.
- Experience analyzing time-series data with technologies such as KDB/q.
- Strong analytical, logical problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to guide junior staff and initiatives and work effectively with global teams.
- Interest in learning the business supported by the applications.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements are available, including hybrid working.
- Morgan Stanley offers comprehensive employee benefits and perks supporting employees and their families.
- Equal opportunity employment and a diverse, inclusive workplace are provided.
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About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm that provides investment banking, sales and trading, wealth management, and investment management to corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals. It earns fees, commissions, and interest and trading income across advisory, underwriting, brokerage, and asset management businesses. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New York, the public company operates in more than 40 countries through thousands of offices, including a large U.S. wealth management franchise.