Director, Software Engineer III

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Alpharetta, GA, USA
In-Office
128K-135K Annually
Junior
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Develop core Java applications for Morgan Stanley’s Deposits Agile Squad, modernizing mainframe functionality into cloud-based solutions. Design, code, test, and implement software aligned with architecture standards; build interfaces and automation tools; create proofs of concept; support architecture discussions; investigate production issues; debug web applications and databases; and provide production support. The role also contributes to continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle.
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Company Profile:

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment, and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide, including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

In Technology, 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.

What you’ll do in the role:

Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Director, Software Engineer in Alpharetta, GA to be responsible for the hands-on software design and development of core Java applications as part of the Deposits Agile Squad/Fleet. Modernizing Deposit related functionalities by transitioning from mainframe systems to cloud-based solutions, significantly reducing reliance on legacy infrastructure. Improve platform stability and operational efficiency by building user-friendly interfaces and automation tools to minimize manual intervention in production environments. Ensure developed software code is in alignment with system architecture and integration design standards. Analyze user requirements, envision system features and functionality. Produce proof of concept in the new areas of software development. Participate in software design discussions and contribute to the architecture process. Investigate production issues. Provide technical support for debugging web applications, database and assistance to production systems. Support continuous improvement of the automated systems. Participate in all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle (analysis, design, coding, testing and implementation). Telecommuting permitted up to two (2) days per week.

What you’ll bring to the role:

-Requires a Master’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field of study.

-Requires two (2) years of experience in the position offered or two (2) years as a Software Engineer, Java Scala Developer, Application Developer, Programmer Analyst, or a closely related occupation.

-Requires two (2) years of experience with the following skills:

  • Java;
  • Core Java;
  • Spring Framework: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security;
  • JPA;
  • Liquibase;
  • Maven;
  • Postman;
  • Junit;
  • Mockito;
  • Splunk; and
  • Jira, Atlassian tools.

Requires one (1) year of experience in each:

  • AWS ElastiCache: Redis;
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS): Lambda, SNS, IAM, ECS, EC2;
  • Gradle;
  • Cucumber;
  • 7ps Testing Methodology;
  • CloudWatch;
  • Hibernate;
  • MySQL; and
  • DB2.

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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $128,000 and $135,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

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.

Skills Required

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field
  • Two years of experience in the position offered or as a Software Engineer, Java Scala Developer, Application Developer, Programmer Analyst, or closely related occupation
  • Two years of experience with Java and Core Java
  • Two years of experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security
  • Two years of experience with JPA, Liquibase, Maven, Postman, JUnit, Mockito, Splunk, Jira, and Atlassian tools
  • One year of experience with AWS ElastiCache and Redis
  • One year of experience with AWS Lambda, SNS, IAM, ECS, and EC2
  • One year of experience with Gradle, Cucumber, and 7ps Testing Methodology
  • One year of experience with CloudWatch, Hibernate, MySQL, and DB2

Morgan Stanley Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Morgan Stanley and has not been reviewed or approved by Morgan Stanley.

  • Parental & Family Support Family support is extensive, with paid parental leave for all parents, adoption and fertility assistance, backup childcare, and eldercare resources. Feedback suggests these programs meaningfully enhance the overall package and help with retention.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health access, care navigation, and expert second opinions. Convenient primary care access and condition‑specific support reinforce the depth of healthcare coverage.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity compensation and stock ownership are positioned as core motivators that encourage commitment and retention. Feedback suggests education and support are provided to help participants manage equity and related financial benefits.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
87,899 Employees

What We Do

Morgan Stanley mobilizes capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. For over 85 years, the firm’s reputation for using innovative thinking to solve complex problems has been well earned and rarely matched. A consistent industry leader throughout decades of dramatic change in modern finance, Morgan Stanley will continue to break new ground in advising, serving and providing new opportunities for its clients. Morgan Stanley is committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm. At its foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide its more than 60,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 41 countries.

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