Lead Full Stack Java / React Developer

About the position

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 Vice President 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. Candidate will work as a Development Lead for the Morgan Stanley Digital Client Services team, based out of Alpharetta. Working closely with the Architecture, Development, Product, Risk and Compliance teams, the candidate will be responsible to drive program requirements, write and review application code, mentor the team members and be responsible for project delivery, execution and support. Candidate should be able to work in a dynamic environment with limited or no supervision and should be able to motivate junior team members. Should be comfortable and manage time working with global team on multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive program requirements and project delivery.
• Write and review application code.
• Mentor team members.
• Work closely with Architecture, Development, Product, Risk and Compliance teams.
• Manage time effectively while working with a global team on multiple initiatives.

Requirements

• Ability to interpret business requirements and technical design documents.
• Strong Information Taxonomy/Architecture design skills.
• Solid understanding and experience with Object-Oriented design and development.
• Thorough understanding of web technologies and web architectures.
• Professional experience using React, Java, or C#, .NET technology.
• At least 5 years experience working with geographically dispersed teams.
• Knowledge of internet attack vectors, protection mechanisms, web application vulnerabilities and their solutions.
• Strong knowledge of React and CSS.
• Database skills (preferably DB2, SQLServer) to design new or alter existing table structures.
• Ability to follow and drive project plans and task schedules.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience working with global teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Working experience with Agile methodologies.
• Prior work on Client facing websites in the banking/brokerage industry.
• Experience exposing internet websites on mobile devices or knowledge of mobile application development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks.
• Commission earnings and incentive compensation.
• Discretionary bonuses and other short and long-term incentive packages.