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.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience (general expectation)
- 6+ years relevant experience (expected)
- Strong foundation in Python microservices development
- Experience with C# and ASP.NET/.NET
- Experience building API Gateway logic using Ocelot
- Solid knowledge of frontend frameworks, preferably Angular
- Experience with OIDC-based authentication/authorization
- Experience with MS SQL and MongoDB
- Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Docker)
- Scripting experience with PowerShell and Python
- Exposure to message queueing technologies such as Kafka or Pub/Sub
- Hands-on experience with Agile development (Scrum, Kanban)
- Understanding of SDLC, CI/CD processes, design patterns, and automated testing
- Responsive UI design and experience with UI libraries (Angular Material, TailwindCSS, DaisyUI)
- Exposure to enterprise or IT operations environments
- Hands-on CI/CD/Continuous Delivery experience and SQL/database design
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Morgan Stanley Insights
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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