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 Lead Software Engineering position at the Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

Team overview

The Client Channels (CC) technology organization is responsible for the design, development and delivery of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s Client facing website and mobile app. These platforms provide clients access to products and services such as trading, money movement, bill pay, mortgages and many more. The group is diverse, globally distributed and follows agile methodologies. With a focus on clear and consistently designed user experiences and a drive that keeps the technology stack current, resilient and secure; teams innovate and iterate to bring our clients a world class product.

This position is for a Director role  in the Client Channels Authentication Team, in Alpharetta, USA.

What you'll do in the role:

The candidate will create and maintain web applications primarily using Java and React. Job duties include developing software applications using a programming language or framework such as HTML, CSS, Java, and JavaScript; debugging and troubleshooting issues as they arise; creating patches and updates for web-based applications; and integrating Java applications with other programs using APIs. The candidate will actively participate in detailed design sessions with the team, engage hands-on coding and testing, and collaborate closely with users, BA, SMs and development teams in New York and Offshore locations. 

What you'll bring to the role:        

• 5-7 years’ work experience primarily with building server-side applications using J2EE. 

• Excellent Java and Multithreading programming skills 

• Excellent Design skills (Design Patterns, GOF) 

• Experience with MVC frameworks like Spring and microservices framework

• Experience with distributed cache. 

• Good understanding on building SPAs using frontend technologies ( React, Angular 10)

• Web services (REST) 

• Agile Methodology (Scrum) 

• Good with databases

• Knowledge of application servers (Apache Tomcat/WebSphere)

• Knowledge of CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Autosys

• Unix or Linux development and working knowledge 

• A thorough understanding of web technologies and web architectures including responsive design

• Knowledge of internet attack vectors, protection mechanisms, web application vulnerabilities and their solutions.

• Source control (preferably Git), Continuous Integration tools

• Strong knowledge of server-side languages including Java and SQL

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Computer Science/Engineering

Skills Desired     

Good understanding / experience in the following would be a plus 

• Cyber security/Authentication and Authorization

• Prior work on Client facing websites in the banking/brokerage industry a plus.

• Experience exposing internet websites on mobile devices, or comprehensive knowledge of mobile application development.

The candidate should be able to work collaboratively in a global setting, should be eager to learn new technologies & drive innovation and should be able to lead/mentor junior members of the team.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $95,000 and $135,000 per year at the commencement of employment.  However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

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, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).