Director, Lead Software Engineer

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 Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs. 

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. 

Our WM business is one of the largest in the world with more than $2 trillion in client assets, $73 billion in lending balances, and nearly 16,000 Financial Advisors in 600+ offices across the U.S. Our Financial Advisors focus on delivering timely, customized solutions and services that help clients meet their financial and life goals. Our offering includes brokerage and investment advisory services, financial and wealth planning, access to credit and lending, cash management, annuities and insurance, and retirement services.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

This is a Senior Software Engineer position in the Core Brokerage & Trading technology team. Candidate will be responsible for design and development of software components for high performance online trading systems and applications, with primary focus on order vetting/management and trade processing systems and applications. Candidate will need to have high energy and be highly motivated and must have demonstrated success in a fast paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will: 
•    Engage in technical discussions, contribute to design sessions, and present ideas through whiteboarding.
•    Collaborate closely with peers in a fast-paced technical design and development environment.
•    Execute deliverables with urgency and focus to meet product release goals.
•    Uphold code quality through best practices, unit testing, and automation.
•    Develop a strong understanding of the overall product architecture, including module interdependencies, while maintaining deep expertise in your assigned component.
•    Contribute to the design of interfaces and data exchange between modules.
•    Demonstrate advanced domain knowledge and strong customer focus; be proficient in development methodologies and skilled in build, release, and deployment processes.
•    Emphasize scalability and quality improvements through rigorous testing practices.
•    Write clean, standards-compliant code that delivers the intended functionality using the selected technologies.

Must Have Experience
•    Over 5 years of experience in Digital Analytics.
•    12–18 years of experience in IT architecture, engineering, information security, or other specialized technology domains.
•    Subject matter expert in Adobe Experience Cloud, with deep integration knowledge across content management, analytics, segmentation, and targeting.
•    Skilled in data collection strategy, data science workspace, and Real-Time CDP.
•    Experience with Customer Data Platforms (CDPs), including custom solutions and SaaS platforms like Tealium AudienceStream, Adobe AEP, AIQ, and Segment.
•    Hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying Adobe Marketing Cloud solutions, including Adobe AEP, AEM (Sites and Assets), Target, and Analytics.
•    Strong understanding of the digital marketing ecosystem, including web analytics, CRM, marketing automation, campaign management, and audience targeting.
•    Proficient in data management and transformation using cloud-based tools and infrastructure.
•    Knowledgeable in Data Governance and Data Privacy regulations and concepts.
•    Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
•    Experienced in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
•    Capable of managing projects end-to-end and delivering on time.
•    Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
•    Technical proficiency in JavaScript and SQL.
•    Strong communication and presentation skills, especially in client-facing scenarios.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Visio.
•    Results-driven, self-motivated, and a proactive self-starter.

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