Senior Full Stack Developer (VP)

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 Vice President 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.

Department Profile

Services Tech is a dynamic and fast-paced area within the Firm’s WM Technology Division. We are responsible for creating innovative technology solutions for Digital Business Automation (DBA), one of the strategic growth areas of the Firm, providing cash management and lending products and services to our WM clients. This includes state-of-the-art technology for a nationwide network of Private Bankers and product specialists who work with Financial Advisors to provide access to products and services such as online banking, cards, deposit products, residential mortgages, securities-based loans and tailored lending. If you are an exceptional individual who is interested in solving complex problems and building sophisticated solutions in a dynamic team environment, DBA is the place for you.

Position Description

As part of strategy to design and implement industry leading applications Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Technology team is looking for a senior Java developer with good experience on UI/UX technologies to join a technologically advanced team. Candidate must have expertise in leading design and development of multi-tiered Java EE-style applications. Candidate should be fluent in spring, databases, and database interface layers and associated Java development tools. Candidate must also be able to contribute towards UI development using Angular/React, web protocols and standards, and associated UI development tools. Candidate will interface on a regular basis with other teams including other internal IT teams across Wealth Management, BA team, QA team, and global development team. To be successful, the role will require the individual to understand the banking technology landscape, and to offer creative solutions that integrate current capabilities, vendor capabilities, proprietary system builds, and the ability to adapt to changing business requirements.

Job Functions/Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in an Agile Squad as a full-stack developer performing hands-on development

• Review code and contribute to design discussions

• Work on PoCs to adopt newer technologies and frameworks

• Ensure high quality of deliverables while enforcing development best practices

• Adhere to application development guidelines and help improve the guidelines

• Understand and implement security guidelines and best practices

• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge with the team

• Demonstrate features built as part of the sprint to business stakeholders

• Ability to actively contribute and participate in sprint grooming and planning discussions, daily stand-ups, and Agile ceremonies

Skills Required

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in full stack development

• Candidate must have experience with designing and developing user interfaces using Angular 11 and above

• Candidate must have experience with designing and developing user interfaces using Core Java, Java E, Spring (core, aspect, boot, batch)

• Candidate must have experience with JavaScript, CSS, and HTML

• Candidate must have experience in NgRx, Redux, and RxJS

• Candidate must have experience in working o