Lead Software Engineer

96 Morgan Stanley UK Ltd; Glasgow, Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive compensation

Global collaboration opportunities

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Glasgow seeks a Lead Software Engineer (VP level) in Advisory, Sales & Distribution within Institutional Securities Technology to design, develop, and support CRM and analytics solutions. You will collaborate across India, London, and New York, delivering scalable backend services and Outlook integrations.

The role emphasizes reliability, security, and performance, with opportunities to influence architectural choices while mentoring junior staff and driving delivery across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka, and relational databases.
• Experience developing MS Outlook add-ins (Office.js) and integrations with Microsoft 365.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, Gradle, CI/CD, and cloud-native architectures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product leads to improve and extend technology solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices.
• Develop and support Outlook add-ins using Office.js and Microsoft 365 integrations.
• Build event-driven architectures with Azure Event Hub and Kafka.
• Design scalable database schemas and ensure security and performance.
• Ensure reliability, security, and performance; troubleshoot production issues.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.
• Plan, estimate, and track project deliverables; stay current with new tech.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kafka

Office.js

Azure Event Hub

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Gradle

PostgreSQL

Office.js

Azure

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our Client Relationship Management Technology team in Glasgow as a VP in Advisory, Sales & Distribution within Institutional Securities Technology to design, develop, and support enterprise-scale CRM and analytics solutions, collaborating closely with global teams across India, London, and New York. 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 Engineer position at Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs. 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.

What you'll do:

• Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop, enhance, and support Microsoft Outlook add-ins leveraging Office.js and related Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Build and maintain event-driven architectures using Microsoft Azure Event Hub and Kafka.
• Design and optimize database schemas and data access layers for scalability and performance.
• Ensure application reliability, security, performance, and responsiveness.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable fixes.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Scope, estimate, plan, execute, and track project deliverables.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and proactively identify opportunities to improve the technology platform.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Ability to effectively manage multiple functions or guide junior staff and initiatives.
• Advanced understanding of business line and discipline with some knowledge of competitive environment and other disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, and relational databases.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining Microsoft Outlook add-ins (Office.js, Microsoft 365 integrations, Outlook APIs).
• Experience building event-driven and messaging solutions using Microsoft Azure Event Hub and/or Kafka.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, build automation tools (Gradle), and modern software engineering practices.
• Strong database experience with RDBMS technologies (Sybase, DB2, PostgreSQL, etc.) and exposure to NoSQL platforms (ElasticSearch, MongoDB, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across global teams.
• Demonstrated curiosity, innovation, and adaptability in adopting new technologies.
• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:

If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 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.

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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.