Vice President, Lead Software Engineer

Morgan-Stanley; Town of Islip (NY); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in New York, NY is seeking a Vice President, Lead Software Engineer to design and implement a real-time trade reporting system for North America, lead technical efforts, and drive global observability enhancements.

The role requires a Master’s in Engineering and 3 years of related experience, with expertise in C++, Java, Python, SQL, JSON, Git, Linux, OOD, data structures, SDLC, and financial services.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Engineering (any field) required.
• Three years of experience in the offered role or as VP/Associate in a related technical occupation.
• Three years’ experience with C++, Java, Python, SQL and SDLC in a financial-services context.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement critical real-time trade reporting system for North America.
• Lead communication with business owners and stakeholders.
• Build and test the electronic trading system to support growth.
• Manage robust messaging middleware and tooling.
• Improve SDLC processes (code review, TDD, DevOps) and global observability.
• Provide on-site production IT support and training as the team grows.
• Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

SQL

JSON

Git

Linux

Object Oriented Design

Data Structures

SDLC

Financial Services Environment

Education

Master’s in Engineering

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 New York, New York to design and implement critical system for electronic real-time trade reporting plant in North America, lead effort to communicate with business owners, build and test the electronic trading system to support the business growth in North America and other regions. Manage robust messaging middleware/tooling. Improve the software development life cycle process (e.g. code review/TDD/DevOps). Drive technical renovation globally to improve trade reporting system observability and AI integration. Provide the required support and training as the development team grows. Provide on‑site production IT environment support. Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Requires a Master’s in Engineering (any), or a related field.
• Requires three (3) years of experience in the position offered or three (3) years as a Vice President, Associate, or a related technical occupation.
• Requires three (3) years of experience with the following skills:
  • C++
  • Java
  • Python
  • SQL
  • JSON
  • Git
  • Linux
  • Object Oriented Design
  • Data Structure
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Working in Financial Services Environment

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 $195,000 and $210,000 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.