Lead Java Developer

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

122d • $150,000 - $210,000

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 Software Engineering, 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. Institutional Securities Technology (IST) develops and oversees the overall technology strategy / solutions to drive and enable the institutional businesses and enterprise-wide functions. Our clients include Fixed Income, Equities, Commodities, Investment Banking, Research and Global Capital Markets. We have multiple opportunities that focus on Front End, Back End and Full Stack development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years' relevant software development experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing and leading software development teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps, with the ability to implement best practices.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and executives.
• Proficient in Java software development tools & technologies, strong technical background to be on-hands and guide and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and excellence in software design and architecture, promoting best practices and ensuring high quality software development.
• Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.
• Partner with business leaders to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
• Define and implement strategies for optimizing software development processes and workflows.
• Provide strategic direction for software engineering function, setting long-term objectives.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and methodologies to improve efficiency.
• Represent the software engineering function in executive meetings and planning sessions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.
• Opportunities to work alongside the best and the brightest.
• Support for employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees