Job Description

- Sr. Java developer (240000VT)

Job Number: 240000VT
Requisition Title : Sr. Java developer

Description : Your team responsibilities



MSCI is transforming its critical analytical applications into a modern ecosystem of high-performance and scalable services. We are seeking motivated engineers who are eager to help us create, select and utilize the best technology to accelerate improvements to our platforms.



This position is in the Analytics systems development group and will focus on improving our code base, adding new features, building new components, investigating issues, and fixing bugs.




What we offer you


• At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.
• Wherever you are located you will find transparent compensation schemes and employee benefits that can help ensure your financial security and health. While they vary by different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as an MSCI employee.
• Our flexible ways of working will allow you to maximize your potential, and we will empower you with the trust, accountability, and advanced technology to perform at your very best.
• You'll find a purposeful approach to wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our 'Here For You' Employee Assistance Program is available for our employees globally, providing confidential emotional support, financial and legal advice free of charge.




Your key responsibilities
• We require a software engineer who is happy to work across a large code base and keen to make a difference. They should recognize when they can reuse, refactor, or start afresh - and make recommendations accordingly. Performance and scale must be central to their approach.
• In this role you will be an active member of a globally distributed development team. It will be hands-on - using your expertise in software development to contribute and improve our code base. You will work on a mixture of short-term items (bugs, features) as well as longer term initiatives (rewrites, strategic projects).
• You will be expected to contribute to design discussions, code reviews and deliver high-quality (and tested) solutions.




Your skills and experience that will help you excel
• Proven expertise with Java - demonstrating an ability to write robust, efficient code as well as test, debug and optimize. Knowledge of a secondary language such as Python a bonus.
• Practical working knowledge of the JVM - configuring parameters, have a working understanding of garbage collection, ability to profile hotspots and tune for performance.
• Analytical (algorithms, data structures, and statistics) and system (concurrency, memory) skills essential.
• Great communication skills with positive outlook - able to work in a globally distributed team.
• Attention to detail with the ability to balance quality and timeliness.
• Prior experience with Risk Management, Performance Attribution or financial trading systems desirable.
• Experience with Spark (or similar) to deliver high-performance and scalable analytical reporting a bonus.
• Experience with Linux, K8s, Azure, Helm, Terraform, Docker a bonus.
• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent degree in an engineering or mathematical field.




How we'll support you
• Our culture of high performance and innovation relies on our people sharing their knowledge and lifting each other up. You'll be surrounded by a collaborative, global network of talented colleagues who will support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.
• We believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. With the right challenges, encouragement, and development support you can shape your own career experience. Career paths are multi-directional, and we encourage and support internal mobility to help you identify new opportunities to progress and take control of your future.
• As a new joiner you'll be enrolled on our Global Orientation interactive learning experience to set you up for success.
• Our tailored learning opportunities will enable you to acquire the skills you need at your own pace, choosing between the courses and certifications best suited to you. Our Learning@MSCI platform coupled with access to LinkedIn Learning Pro will provide you with all the resources you need for to accelerate your professional growth.
• At MSCI we act in ways that encourage respect for all voices, ensuring that everyone can be themselves and feel like they are a part of the company. We are intentional about ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and supported with equal opportunities to succeed.
• We have eight MSCI Employee Resource Groups: All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.




About MSCI

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.




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MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.




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Job : Technology Primary Location : India-Maharashtra-Pune Job Profile : Senior Associate Time Type : Full Time Department : Data Services & Technology Job Posting : Jul 18, 2024, 12:36:53 AM