Principle Software Engineer - VP
London, United KingdomPosted Jul 23, 2026
We're seeking someone to join our Commodities Technology team as a Senior Software Engineer. We are looking for a talented and motivated Scala or Java senior software engineer to join our global team of Commodities technologists to help further our business growth strategy and evolve our technology platform.
Morgan Stanley Commodities delivers risk management solutions to our clients in global markets for Oil, Gas, Power, Metals, Agriculture and more. Commodities provide the materials to build and the fuels to energize the world we live in, as well as the food we eat.
Our business is constantly changing – the world’s energy needs evolve; new sources of energy are developed; markets relating to climate change are created; geopolitical changes affect market dynamics. As this happens, new trading products, market data, risk management tools, and regulatory concerns, all evolve and require new technology solutions. By joining the Commodities Technology team, you will have the opportunity to design and build the systems that support this fascinating business.
Our Team:
Our London team is involved in all aspects of trading technology, from pre-trade pricing and trade lifecycle to risk management and market data. We work in a fully Agile environment, with close interaction with our users across the organisation. As a result, team members build up a good understanding of the business, front-to-back.
The work we do falls into two broad categories. First, we work on projects and systems aligned to the growth of the various commodity trading desks. This can be fast-paced, exciting work, as we react to the ever-changing business dynamics. Second, we are in the midst of a multi-year program to build our next generation front-to-back trading and risk management platform. In this role, you will have opportunity to work on both aspects.
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 Principal Software Engineering position at VP Level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
We are looking for a talented and motivated Scala or Java senior software engineer to join our global team of Commodities technologists to help further our business growth strategy and evolve our technology platform. The position will provide ample opportunity to learn business knowledge by interacting with business users (traders, strats, controllers, risk managers, etc.)
What you'll do in the role:
* Working closely with business users and engineering teams to understand business requirements and context, and define the best possible solutions.
* Up-to-date technology stack primarily built on Scala, with some use of Java and Python.
* Agile environment, working closely with users and developers from other teams.
* State-of-the-art offices that are designed to maximize collaboration.
* Enriching challenges that provide the opportunity for constant learning and advancement.
What you'll bring to the role:
* Experience in effectively executing IT strategy, delivery and complex initiatives.
* Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner to technology and business leadership.
* Advanced understanding of functional area and competent understanding of competitive environment.
* 10+ years' experience of Scala or Java development on enterprise systems, ideally in financial services. Experience of commodities markets is a strong advantage, although not essential.
* An excellent understanding of software design principles and their application to complex interconnected enterprise...