VP - Software Engineer

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

About the role:

MARS Java VP dev - We're seeking someone to join our Matrix Analytics Squad as a Sr. Java Developer in Advisory Sales and Distribution to develop FX payments platform for TFX business unit.

What you'll do in the role:

• Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and vision for software development projects.
• Lead the development of new ideas and/or policies in own area.
• Analyze multiple sets of information to create summaries for various stakeholders.
• Review ADRs and help the team formulate software design to solve complex business workflows.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
• Help junior devs to experiment with New technologies that move the system to a modern and evergreen stack.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Represent the software engineering team in cross-functional discussions and planning sessions.
• Provide technology leadership by being active participant in the Chapter meetings, guilds, hackathon etc. to foster high-performing yet innovative team.

What you'll bring to the role:

• 7+ of experience with: Java; Kafka; algorithms; SQL; system design; CI/CD; OOPs; scripting; distributed systems; distributed caching and Angular/React.
• Experience with: DB2; Podman; Python; Machine learning; AI; functional programming; and PandQ.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record of leading high-performance engineering teams.
• Advanced understanding of functional area and competent understanding of competitive environment.
• Strategic planning and execution of engineering projects.
• Ability to align technological initiatives with business objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of using modern technologies to find innovative solutions.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior leadership

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.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,00 and $210,000 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).