UI Developer

UI Developer - Snr Associate/AVP

Glasgow

JR014459

Morgan Stanley are looking for a UI developer to join their Sales and Distribution team within the Institutional Equities Division

This is a UI developer position (HTML5/Angular/CSS) would be part of the group that develops a number of analytical tools that are used by Sales and trading users that provide enriched sector based and stock analytics. All the tools implement technologies such as HTML5/Angular.
 
The candidate will: 

• Be responsible for working in a team as a process-oriented person and adhering to the organizations product development standards 
• Be responsible for developing, enhancing, re-engineering & maintaining the SnD UI applications. 
• Will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall design and architecture of the application developed and deployed
• Be expected to promote best practices in terms of TDD, development tools and practices 
• Support and lead different phases of the product lifecycle including analysis, development and testing
• Interact with business users to understand requirements and troubleshoot issues 
• Gain an understanding of the Morgan Stanley business to facilitate communication with business users

 
An ideal candidate will demonstrate excitement for new technology and an eagerness to learn and should be a self-starter with strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills. The role involves all aspects of the software development life cycle: analysis, design and implementation.

They should be able to handle competing demands on time and manage their own work to deadlines. Flexibility in outlook is essential. They should be a team player and have the ability to work collaboratively with teams across geographical areas. They should have a high degree of motivation to expand their technical and business knowledge  
 
Skills Required: 

• Strong JavaScript skills
• Experience employing HTML5, CSS and related web technologies
• Experience with commonly used frameworks such as Angular and TypeScript.
• Experience of agile & TDD
• Experience developing custom reusable components.
• Should have the ability to analyze, design, and develop complex UI components
• Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and deliver results
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

 
Skills Desired:

• Some exposure to the financial services industry is a plus
• Strong desire to work in a fast paced front office environment. 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.

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Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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.