<p>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 Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Our WM business is one of the largest in the world with more than $2 trillion in client assets, $73 billion in lending balances, and nearly 16,000 Financial Advisors in 600+ offices across the U.S. Our Financial Advisors focus on delivering timely, customized solutions and services that help clients meet their financial and life goals. Our offering includes brokerage and investment advisory services, financial and wealth planning, access to credit and lending, cash management, annuities and insurance, and retirement services.</p> <p>As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.</p> <p>Department Profile</p> <p>Services Tech is a dynamic and fast-paced area within the Firm's WM Technology Division. We are responsible for creating innovative technology solutions for Digital Business Automation (DBA), one of the strategic growth areas of the Firm, providing cash management and lending products and services to our WM clients. This includes state-of-the-art technology for a nationwide network of Private Bankers and product specialists who work with Financial Advisors to provide access to products and services such as online banking, cards, deposit products, residential mortgages, securities-based loans and tailored lending. If you are an exceptional individual who is interested in solving complex problems and building sophisticated solutions in a dynamic team environment, DBA is the place for you.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>As part of strategy to design and implement industry leading applications Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Technology team is looking for a senior Java developer with good experience on UI/UX technologies to join a technologically advanced team. Candidate must have expertise in leading design and development of multi-tiered Java EE-style applications. Candidate should be fluent in spring, databases, and database interface layers and associated Java development tools. Candidate must also be able to contribute towards UI development using Angular/React, web protocols and standards, and associated UI development tools. Candidate will interface on a regular basis with other teams including other internal IT teams across Wealth Management, BA team, QA team, and global development team. To be successful, the role will require the individual to understand the banking technology landscape, and to offer creative solutions that integrate current capabilities, vendor capabilities, proprietary system builds, and the ability to adapt to changing business requirements.</p> <p>Job Functions/Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Work in an Agile Squad as a full-stack developer performing hands-on development</p> </li><li> <p>Review code and contribute to design discussions</p> </li><li> <p>Work on PoCs to adopt newer technologies and frameworks</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure high quality of deliverables while enforcing development best practices</p> </li><li> <p>Adhere to application development guidelines and help improve the guidelines</p> </li><li> <p>Understand and implement security guidelines and best practices</p> </li><li> <p>Mentor junior developers and share knowledge with the team</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrate features built as part of the sprint to business stakeholders</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to actively contribute and participate in sprint grooming and planning discussions, daily stand-ups, and Agile ceremonies</p> </li></ul> <p>Skills Required</p> <ul> <li> <p>10+ years of hands-on experience in full stack development</p> </li><li> <p>Candidate must have experience with designing and developing user interfaces using Angular 11 and above</p> </li><li> <p>Candidate must have experience with designing and developing user interfaces using Core Java, Java E, Spring (core, aspect, boot, batch)</p> </li><li> <p>Candidate must have experience with JavaScript, CSS, and HTML</p> </li><li> <p>Candidate must have experience in NgRx, Redux, and RxJS</p> </li><li> <p>Candidate must have experience in working on multi-threaded, highly available applications.</p> </li><li> <p>Candidate must have experience in working with RESTful web services</p> </li><li> <p>Candidate must have strong communication skills, should be able to work across both Business Users and IT teams across regions and have the ability to lead IT deliverables</p> </li><li> <p>Candidate must understand agile development methodologies & understanding of DevOps practices and tooling.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills</p> </li><li> <p>Understanding of requirements of large enterprise applications (security, entitlements, etc.)</p> </li></ul> <p>Skills Desired</p> <ul> <li> <p>UNIX (Experience in any scripting language)</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of Financial market, Banking & Wealth Management.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in working with partners and stakeholders across geography & time zones</p> </li><li> <p>Exposure to JIRA or other ALM tools to create a productive, high quality development environment</p> </li></ul> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline </li></ul> <p>We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services.</p> <p>All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences.</p> <p>Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).</p> <p>WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.</p> <p>Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).</p>