Director, Software Engineer

474 MS Services Group, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. seeks a Director, Software Engineer in New York, NY to lead software development projects, coordinate testing, and present demos to stakeholders.

You will analyse backlog items, gather requirements, and drive Scrum ceremonies with business users to deliver features that meet firm standards. The role requires advanced knowledge of Java EE/Spring, Scala, Angular, and distributed systems, plus experience with Docker, Git/Jenkins, and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Employer will accept a 3 year foreign degree.
• Requires three (3) years of experience in the position offered or related occupation.
• Requires experience with Java EE and Spring, Scala, UI design, Angular, high-volume distributed systems, Pub/Sub, IBM MQ, SQL/NoSQL databases, Liquibase, Docker, CI/CD with Git/Jenkins, Scrum, and Gradle.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development projects and coordinate feature testing.
• Present evidence and proofs of concepts; acquire user signoffs on finished items.
• Present demo functionality to users and create action items from business requirements.
• Engage with business users on preferences, deadlines, and requirements; participate in Scrum ceremonies.

Skills

Java EE & Spring

Scala

UI design

Angular

Distributed systems

Pub/Sub messaging

IBM MQ

SQL & IBM DB2

Liquibase

Docker

Git & Jenkins

CI/CD

Scrum

Gradle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Information Technology

3 years of related experience

Tools

Docker

Git

Jenkins

Gradle

Liquibase

Job description

What you’ll do in the role:

Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Director, Software Engineer in New York, New York to work on software development projects and coordinate feature testing, present evidence and proofs of concepts, acquire user signoffs on finished items, and present demo functionality to users. Create action items based on user queries and business requirements. Conduct requirement analysis on backlog items. Engage with business users on preferences, deadlines, and requirements. Participate in Scrum meetings (planning, standups, reviews and retrospectives). Develop and implement new features that adhere to Firm requirements using proprietary tools. Prepare, supervise, and conduct regular maintenance and/or out-of-cycle software releases. Provide application support on- and off-hours. Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field of study. Employer will accept a 3 year foreign degree.
• Requires three (3) years of experience in the position offered or three (3) years as an Associate, Analyst, or a closely related occupation.
• Requires three (3) years of experience with the following skills: Java EE and Spring; Scala; UI design; Angular; High-volume, asynchronous, observable, and high-availability distributed systems design; Publish/Subscribe (Pub/Sub) based asynchronous messaging systems; Queue based messaging systems including IBM MQ; Relational databases including Sybase and IBM DB2; Database change tracking and management tools including Liquibase; Document-oriented databases including NoSQL and MongoDB; Containerization tools including Docker; CI/CD including Git and Jenkins; Agile workflow including Scrum; and Build tools and build automation including Gradle.
• Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

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. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $165,000 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.

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.

At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions - and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.