VP - Platform Architect

Morgan Stanley • Edison, NJ

2d

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 III 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. Technology works as a strategic partner with Morgan Stanley business units and the world's leading technology companies to redefine how we do business in ever more global, complex, and dynamic financial markets. Morgan Stanley's sizeable investment in technology results in quantitative trading systems, cutting-edge modeling and simulation software, comprehensive risk and security systems, and robust client-relationship capabilities, plus the worldwide infrastructure that forms the backbone of these systems and tools. Our insights, our applications and infrastructure give a competitive edge to clients' businesses-and to our own. Role Profile: We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Architect to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in designing, developing, and implementing end-to-end IT solutions using modern technology stacks. The candidate will play a pivotal role in analyzing business requirements, architecting robust solutions, and documenting best practices to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient technology implementations across the organization.

Requirements

• 7+ years experience designing and deploying solutions using Kubernetes for container orchestration and microservices.
• Hands-on expertise with event streaming and messaging
• Proficiency in designing and managing API gateways, Service Mesh
• Strong background in system integration, public cloud architectures, and DevOps practices.
• Experience in public cloud in AWS or Azure implementations.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks.
• Ability to create comprehensive architectural documentation, diagrams, and best practice guides.
• Experience with cloud and hybrid architectures.
• Working knowledge of security best practices for distributed systems.
• Understanding of Batch and Micro batch patterns
• Experience in ETL / ELT
• Exposure to EDW / Database / OLTP, SQL / NoSQL

Nice To Haves

• Apigee
• Kafka
• Snowflake
• Data Bricks
• Spark
• Redis
• AI
• Professional certifications related to architecture, Kubernetes or cloud platforms are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end IT solutions by integrating diverse technologies and platforms.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable architecture designs.
• Map and document end-to-end solution flows, identifying gaps and optimization opportunities.
• Define and document best practices, standards, and guidelines for technology adoption, implementation, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Lead architectural reviews, risk assessments, and impact analyses for new and existing solutions.
• Ensure solutions adhere to security, compliance, and performance standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees