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# Front Office Java Developer - Vice President

- **Company:** Morgan Stanley
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $215,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Maintenance, DataOps, Scala (Programming Language), Server Administration, Shell Script, Software Engineering, DevOps Tools - Open-source, AI Coding Agents, Backend, Information Technology, Real Time Data
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/front-office-java-developer-vice-president-new-york-ny--2e066133-002b-46b5-b47b-093503076a14

## About the Role

Java, Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Administration, Software Development, Business Support, Financial Services, Finance, Trading Systems, Communication Skills, We're seeking someone to join our Agency department within FICFX. This is a senior hands-on role requiring strong technical judgment, independent execution, clear communication, and ownership. The role includes product support for time-sensitive Agency trading systems, where issues often require quick triage, clear trader communication, and follow-through on fixes or stability improvements. The right candidate will bring a solid engineering foundation, learn new technologies and business workflows as needed, and take responsibility for high-quality delivery in a fast-moving trading environment., * Experience with at least two of the following, with willingness to learn additional technologies as needed: q/kdb, Java, Scala, C++, Python.

 * Strong engineering fundamentals, with the ability to design, develop, review, test, and improve software in complex existing systems.
 * Ability to learn new languages, technologies, code bases, and business workflows, including through creative use of AI coding tools.
 * Strong ownership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to work directly with front-office users and operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.
 * Familiarity with relational databases and SQL.

What you'll bring to the role:

 * Ability to effectively manage multiple functions or guide junior staff and initiatives.
 * Advanced understanding of business line and discipline with some knowledge of competitive environment and other disciplines.
 * 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, Agile delivery, or DevOps tooling.
 * Experience working across backend, UI, or data-oriented systems in a front-office environment.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
 * At least 10 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

## Description

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 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., * Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.