Software Engineer - Vice President

We are seeking an experienced Vice President - Software Engineering to support the modernization and transformation of the Commission Management / Soft Dollar platform within Equities Technology. Commission Management enables clients to manage and allocate commission dollars to research providers and is a strategic revenue-retention and growth area for the business.

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 Prin 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.

The candidate will deliver front-to-back platform enhancements across trade processing, commission allocation, accounting, reporting, analytics, and client servicing, partnering closely with Business, Operations, Product, Finance, and Technology stakeholders.

The role will also support adoption of cloud-native engineering, AI/Generative AI, Snowflake-based data platforms, automation, and modern engineering practices to improve workflows, analytics, operational efficiency, and client experience.

What you’ll do in the role:

• Lead design, development, and delivery of strategic Commission Management technology solutions.

• Modernize the platform across cloud, AI, data, microservices, APIs, and event-driven architecture.

• Partner with Business, Operations, Product, Finance, and Technology stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions.

• Promote Agile delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, production resiliency, and engineering excellence.

• Balance strategic Change-the-Bank priorities with Run-the-Bank stability and mentor engineers.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Enterprise-scale technology delivery experience in Financial Services or Capital Markets.

• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, cloud technologies, and event-driven architecture.

• Experience with AI/Generative AI, Snowflake or modern data platforms, automation, and cloud-native engineering.

• Strong architecture, stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and delivery leadership skills.

• Experience delivering business-critical solutions in Agile, cross-functional environments.

• Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Kafka/MQ, Cloud, AI/Generative AI, Snowflake, Data Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Agile Delivery, System Architecture, Stakeholder Management, and Technical Leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Equities, Electronic Trading, Commission Management, Soft Dollar, Research Payments, Prime Brokerage, or related Capital Markets businesses.

• Exposure to AI/ML, Generative AI, Snowflake, Kafka/MQ, DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern web technologies.

• Experience building scalable analytics, reporting, and data-driven platforms with global teams.

Top Skills for Success

• Cloud Technologies

• Spring Boot and Modern Java Engineering

• AI/Generative AI and Snowflake

• Agile Delivery and Engineering Excellence

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.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 a