Java Software Developer

Looking for an opportunity to work on large-scale risk platforms that support a global financial institution's regulatory and risk management needs?

Join Morgan Stanley's Budapest Risk Technology team and help build distributed applications that process large volumes of data, power critical risk calculations, and support business users across the firm. You'll collaborate with talented engineers across multiple locations, influence technical decisions, and contribute to systems that play a key role in the company's risk management landscape.

We offer:

• Flexible hybrid working model
• Modern office environment in Budapest
• Opportunity to work on business-critical systems with global impact
• Contingent/Leased assignment working onsite at Morgan Stanley
• Contract via a third-party agency

You will:

• Develop and enhance enterprise-scale Java applications
• Design and improve data models and backend services
• Work with large datasets and distributed processing solutions
• Collaborate within Agile teams using DevOps practices
• Contribute to the evolution of Risk Technology platforms

✅ You have:

• 5+ years of Java development experience
• Solid SQL knowledge
• Experience designing applications and data models
• Understanding of Agile software development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

⭐ You might also have:

• Automated testing experience
• Cloud platform experience
• Experience with large-scale databases
• Exposure to Risk Management systems

👥 Team profile:

The Budapest Risk Technology organization delivers critical applications used to analyze, calculate, and report risk across multiple business areas. These systems are essential for supporting regulatory requirements as well as internal decision-making processes across Morgan Stanley.

The team operates within a global engineering environment where developers, business users, and technology leaders collaborate closely. Budapest is one of the firm's most significant Risk Technology hubs, hosting a large concentration of risk professionals and technology specialists. Engineers work with modern Java services, distributed computing solutions, and SQL/NoSQL databases while helping shape the future technology landscape supporting Risk Management.

This role offers the opportunity to solve complex engineering challenges, work with large-scale datasets, and have visible business impact within a high-performing global team.

🌎 About us:

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services worldwide.

Morgan Stanley's Budapest office is one of the firm's largest global hubs outside of the United States and plays a key role in delivering technology, operations, finance, risk, and support services across the organization. Our teams collaborate closely with colleagues around the world and contribute to some of the firm's most strategic initiatives.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace where everyone can maximize their full potential. Our success is built on the diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and talents of our people.