Fullstack Developer - Vice President - Software Engineering

Profile Description

We’re seeking a self-motivated, technically strong engineer who enjoys working across the full stack. You’ll design, implement, and maintain microservices and front-end modules and libraries that interact through a unified API gateway. The ideal candidate writes maintainable, scalable code and thinks ahead to build flexible, reusable systems. The role is responsible for the design, development and delivery of software tools and process automations for service teams across Workforce Technology & Services (WTS). The candidate will be involved in all phases of software development lifecycle and will collaborate with other squad members to deliver measurable value to our stakeholders.

Enterprise Technology

Enterprise Technology & Services (ETS) delivers shared technology services for Morgan Stanley supporting all business applications and end users. ETS provides capabilities for all stages of Morgan Stanley’s software development lifecycle, enabling productive coding, functional and integration testing, application releases, and ongoing monitoring and support for over 3,000 production applications. ETS also delivers all workplace technologies (desktop, mobile, voice, video, productivity, intranet/internet) in integrated configurations that boost the personal productivity of employees. Application and end user functions are delivered on a scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure composed of seamlessly integrated datacenter, network, compute, cloud, storage, and database functions.

Workforce Technology & Services

Workforce Technology & Services Provides the Firm’s workforce with the technology, services and capabilities required to meet the needs of colleagues, partners and clients. This is Vice President position within the Production Management Automation Center of Excellence (CoE). The CoE provides tools and automation to reduce the risk and toil of production processes while increasing scalability and efficiency, ensuring seamless operations and user satisfaction across the organization.

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 Engineer, 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.

What you’ll do in the role:

Develop and maintain backend services in Python and .NET
Work on API Gateway logic, authentication, and routing using Ocelot
Build and enhance Angular applications using modern UI libraries
Contribute to containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and deployments
Collaborate with peers, ensuring code quality and best practices
Integrate with authentication and data services using secure patterns
Participate in design discussions, sprint planning, and reviews
Explore opportunities to bring AI-assisted capabilities into the ecosystem

Technical Environment

Backend: Python, C#.NET, Asp.NET
Frontend: Angular, Angular Material, TailwindCSS, DaisyUI, HTML, CSS, JS
Gateway: Ocelot
Authentication: OIDC-based mechanisms
Databases: MS SQL, MongoDB
DevOps: Jenkins, Docker
Scripting: PowerShell, Python

What you’ll bring to the role:

10+ years of exp. with at least 6 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
4+ years or more of software development experience
Strong foundation in Python microservices development
Solid knowledge of frontend frameworks, preferably Angular
Responsive UI design
Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD tools
Understanding of authentication/authorization mechanisms
Exposure to Message Queueing technologies such as Kafka/ PubSub
Hands on experience with Agile development (Scrum, Kanban)
Understanding SDLC and CI/CD processes
High level knowledge of Design Patterns
Development, and automated testing

ENHANCED SKILLS:

Exposure to enterprise or IT operations environments
Hands on experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery
SQL and Database Design

What We Value

A library-first mindset — build reusable, scalable solutions
Code that’s maintainable, readable, and forward-thinking
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively
Focus on AI and automation in IT workflows
Passion for quality, ownership, and continuous improvement
Performance-oriented mindset – capable of designing lightweight, efficient logic and leveraging multithreading or asynchronous patterns when needed

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.

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.