Java Tech Lead – Cash Confirmations

Morgan Stanley

Java Tech Lead modernizing Morgan Stanley’s cash-confirmation platforms in Montreal. Shaping architecture, resiliency, transaction processing, and production operations across global financial markets.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and governing large-scale, low-latency transaction processing platforms while providing senior technology leadership in Cash Confirmations. Proficient in cloud adoption, event-driven architecture, and regulatory compliance within financial services.

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Enterprise Software EngineeringDistributed SystemsCloud AdoptionCash Confirmation WorkflowsAI-Assisted Software Development

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Hard Skills

Architecture DesignTransaction ProcessingPerformance ManagementScalability SolutionsDisaster RecoveryMonitoringObservabilitySystem DocumentationRegulatory ComplianceRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationStakeholder ManagementLeadershipHigh-Pressure PerformanceTeam Guidance

Tools & Technologies

Engineering Productivity ToolingIntelligent Operational Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulatory RequirementsMarket Infrastructure IntegrationsProduction ReadinessAudit Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to target-state architecture and modernization roadmaps for Cash Confirmations platforms
Drive platform modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, event-driven architecture, distributed processing, and resiliency improvements
Serve as subject matter expert for Cash confirmation workflows, trade confirmation generation, exception processing, client delivery channels, regulatory and audit requirements, and market infrastructure integrations
Partner with business and operations stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
Guide teams on performance, scalability, capacity management, disaster recovery, monitoring, observability, and production readiness
Support internal audits, regulatory reviews, and risk assessments through architectural guidance, system documentation, and remediation plans
Provide leadership during critical production incidents and major platform transformation initiatives
Provide senior technology leadership for Morgan Stanley’s Cash Confirmations platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in enterprise software engineering and distributed systems
3–5 years in a senior technical leadership role
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
Proven experience designing and governing large-scale, low-latency transaction processing platforms
Experience preferably within financial services
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience presenting technology strategy to senior leadership
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure production and delivery environments
Strong exposure to AI-assisted software development, engineering productivity tooling, and intelligent operational platforms
Ability to diagnose production issues and steer teams in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations
Knowledge of French and English is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment combining remote work and office attendance
Comprehensive employee benefits and perks
Support for employees and their families throughout the work-life journey
Opportunities for internal mobility across the business
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace commitment