UI Developer - Snr Associate/AVP

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is looking for a UI developer to join their Sales and Distribution team in Glasgow. This role involves developing analytical tools using HTML5, Angular, and CSS. Ideal candidates will have strong JavaScript skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment. The position offers the chance to engage in the full software development life cycle and requires excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Excitement for new technology and eagerness to learn.
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing demands and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team adhering to product development standards.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain UI applications.
• Contribute to application design and architecture.
• Support different phases of the product lifecycle.

Skills

Strong JavaScript skills

Experience employing HTML5

Experience with CSS

Experience with Angular

Experience with TypeScript

Experience of agile & TDD

Ability to analyze, design, and develop complex UI components

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

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) and will be part of the group that develops a number of analytical tools 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
• Ability to analyze, design, and develop complex UI components
• Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and deliver results
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal 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 – 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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Regulatory & Work Arrangements

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Location & Dates

• Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom