Lead Software Engineer

About this role

We're seeking someone to join our Investment Banking & Global Capital Markets Technology team as a Lead Java Developer in the Advisory Sales & Distribution Super Department to build innovation solutions to support the complex and evolving needs of our businesses in Institutional Securities Group.


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 Engineering 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.


What you'll do in the role:

• Drive innovation and excellence in software design and architecture, promoting best practices and ensuring high quality software development.
• Lead a software engineering team and continue to be hands-on engineer, overseeing project portfolios and deliverables.
• Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.
• Partner with business leaders to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
• Act as a Technical thought leader, staying current on industry trends and advancements to drive continuous improvement.
• Define and implement strategies for optimizing software development processes and workflows.
• Provide strategic direction for software engineering function, setting long-term objectives.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and methodologies to improve efficiency.
• Represent the so...