Java Lead Developer Vice President Software Engineering

Profile Description

Were seeking someone to join our FORT team as a Java Lead Developer in Finance Technology to Lead the design development and delivery of scalable enterprise-grade reporting and analytics solutions as part of a greenfield project driving the build vs. buy evaluation and multiple POCs.

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 Vice President position that develops and maintains 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 youll do in the role:

Architect and implement robust software systems using Java Angular and other modern technologies ensuring best practices in SDLC code quality and performance.
Collaborate with business stakeholders product owners and cross-functional teams to define requirements evaluate tools and deliver innovative solutions aligned with business goals.
Drive the adoption of GenAI Copilot and AI-driven development practices to enhance automation reporting and developer productivity including design code completion review and automated test case generation.
Mentor and lead a high-performing team of engineers fostering a culture of technical excellence continuous learning and innovation.
Manage stakeholder relationships communicate project status and proactively address risks and challenges.
Promote agile methodologies automated testing and CI/CD pipelines for efficient and reliable software delivery.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends and champion their adoption where relevant.

What youll bring to the role:

At least 8 years relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role with Bachelors/Masters Degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field
Experience with Angular or React as secondary front-end frameworks. Good to have.
Deep understanding of data structures algorithms design patterns and modern SDLC practices.
Proven experience building and scaling enterprise-level applications preferably in cloud environments.
Proficiency in additional languages and frameworks (Python SQL databases etc.) and ability to quickly learn new tech stacks as needed.
Demonstrated experience leveraging GenAI Copilot or AI-based tools for software development automation or reporting including automated testing and code review.
Strong problem-solving analytical and communication skills.
Experience leading and motivating high-performing teams and managing stakeholder relationships in a global environment.
Prior experience in finance investment banking or related domains.
Business acumen and ability to drive innovation and business impact through technology.
Experience with automated testing and testing frameworks.
Familiarity with Power BI Apache Airflow OLAP tools and workflow automation.
Experience with tool evaluation POC delivery and greenfield project leadership.
Passion for innovation continuous learning and delivering business impact through technology.

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 thats differentiated and weve 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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate bringing a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences.

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