Vice President, Lead Software Engineer

Morgan-Stanley; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA seeks a Vice President, Lead Software Engineer to lead end-to-end development and stability engineering for mission-critical trading applications. You will architect scalable .NET solutions, including RESTful APIs and real-time data processing, and drive modernization from legacy systems to .NET Core.

You will design and optimize complex SQL workloads, manage high-volume data pipelines, and collaborate with traders, quantitative analysts, and global engineering

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
• Three years of experience in the offered role or closely related occupations.
• Experience with C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Web API, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development and stability engineering for mission-critical trading applications.
• Architect scalable .NET solutions and optimize SQL workloads for performance.
• Manage high-volume data pipelines and ensure robust data movement.
• Collaborate with traders, analysts, and global teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Distributed systems design

Application architecture

Troubleshooting production issues

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

C#

.NET Core

ASP.NET Web API

RESTful API development

IBM MQ

Apache Kafka

Microservices architecture

System integration

CI/CD pipeline development

SQL Server

T-SQL

SQL performance tuning

Database architecture

Data modeling

Schema partitioning and archival strategies

Job description

Company Profile:

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment, and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide, including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

In Technology, 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.

What you’ll do in the role:

Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Vice President, Lead Software Engineer in Alpharetta, GA to lead end-to-end development and stability engineering for mission critical trading applications. Architect and implement scalable, high-performance .NET solutions, including RESTful APIs and real-time data processing engines. Design and optimize complex SQL workloads, stored procedures, and user-defined functions for seamless integration with .NET backend services. Apply advanced design patterns, best practices, and code review processes to ensure maintainability and reliability. Manage high volume data pipelines, ensuring robust data movement and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross functional teams including traders, quantitative analysts, and global engineering groups to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Lead modernization initiatives, migrating legacy systems to .NET Core and distributed platforms reducing operational risk and enhancing system performance. Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues including deadlocks, latency, and distributed application failures.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Requires a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field of study
• Requires three (3) years of experience in the position offered or three (3) years as an Applications Developer, Consultant, or a closely related occupation
• Requires three (3) years of experience with the following skills:
  • C#, and .NET Core;
  • ASP.NET Web API and RESTful API development;
  • Application architecture;
  • Distributed systems design;
  • IBM MQ;
  • Apache Kafka;
  • Microservices architecture;
  • System integration;
  • CI/CD pipeline development;
  • SQL Server, T-SQL, and SQL performance tuning;
  • Database architecture;
  • Data modeling;
  • Schema partitioning and archival strategies; and

Index design and optimization for high-volume OLTP systems.

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 $165,000 and $170,000 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.