DevOps and Release Management Specialist (Hybrid)

We’re seeking someone to join our Human Resources Data Platform squad as a DevOps and Release Management specialist in HR Corp Comm & Digital Marketing Technology to manage the end-to-end release process for several core systems within the HR data distribution space. This includes release planning, execution of the test cycle and ultimately the deployment to the production environment. 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 Software Prod Management & Reliability Engineering III position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for overseeing the production environment, ensuring the operational reliability of deployed software, and implementing strategies to optimize performance and minimize downtime. 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. Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on… What You’ll Do In The Role

• Communicate accurate status to a variety of stakeholders including managers within the IT and Business areas.
• Help debug & resolve or escalate pertinent issues accordingly.
• Communicate the release notes to the business in a timely manner to meet the actual production release requirement.
• As the guardian for the release process, you will be primary contact for the development team.
• Manage the release candidate which includes new features, bug fixes, patches and similar requests.
• Help identify the causing JIRA and work with the relevant development team to resolve potential issues.
• Work closely with developers on how a feature needs to be rolled out and, of course, how it might be rolled-back if an issue is seen.
• Day to day management of code and deployment in all environments. This might include improving our current framework, or even re-architecting parts of our test and deployment process.
• The production deployment activities will require some weekend work (on-rotation basis).

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• 5+ years working as a hands-on developer in Information Technology or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• A thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle
• A solid understanding of the Release Management process including release automation
• Foundations in server-side Java running on Linux Strong foundation in RESTful design practices
• Knowledge on Open API Specification
• Knowledge of Jenkins and CI/CD, or similar tools and methods
• Take a hands-on approach to implementing DevOps processes for deployment activity across all environments
• Strong Unix / Linux knowledge, with Shell scripting (Perl or Python useful)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• An awareness of when to escalate
• Experience with end-to-end testing, test concepts, test automation and best practice
• Knowledge on working with data in JSON format and/or NoSQL databases. (a plus) MongoDB preferred.
• Knowledge on in API Testing, Git and build tools like Gradle (a plus)
• Experience with various authentication methods such as SPNEGO, Siteminder, Kerberos, and LDAP (a plus)

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work. All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office. Knowledge of French and English is required. Build a career with impact. Visit morganstanley.com for more information. 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 - aren’t just beliefs, they 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.