Java Development Lead _ Vice President _Software Engineering
We're seeking someone to join our Morgan Stanley's Fund Services Technology team as Java Development Lead in Institutional Securities Technology division. Role in MSGR Tech team is responsible for the design and development of Java-based applications.
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.
Morgan Stanley's Fund Services (FS) Department, a wholly owned subsidiary (MSFS), provides comprehensive fund administration through a globally accessible technology platform
Within FS, the MSGR team manages trade-date reconciliation between Fund Books (MSPA), counterparty custodians, and client positions, supporting the Prime Brokerage and Fund Services business units.
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:
Lead design, development, and delivery of scalable reporting and analytics solutions for a greenfield project, including build-vs-buy analysis and POCs.
Architect solutions using Java, Angular, and related technologies, adhering to SDLC best practices.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and align solutions with business objectives.
Drive adoption of GenAI and AI-assisted development practices across design, coding, review, and testing.
Mentor engineering talent and foster a culture of technical excellence.
Manage stakeholder communication and proactively address project risks.
Promote agile methodologies, automated testing, and CI/CD practices.
What you'll bring to the role:
10–14 years of software engineering experience, with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot, REST APIs).
Sound knowledge of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and SDLC practices.
Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise-scale applications.
Working knowledge of additional languages/frameworks (Python, SQL, etc.).
Practical experience applying GenAI/AI tools in development, testing, or automation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proven leadership of high-performing teams in a global environment.
Experience with automated testing frameworks.
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
- 10-14 years of software engineering experience
- Strong Java expertise, including Spring Boot and REST APIs
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and SDLC practices
- Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications
- Working knowledge of Python and SQL
- Practical experience applying GenAI or AI tools in development, testing, or automation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Leadership experience with high-performing teams in a global environment
- Experience with automated testing frameworks
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.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, and added supports like One Medical and mental-health sessions. Feedback suggests the overall package is strong to excellent for a large financial-services employer.
-
Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching and related financial benefits. These features are frequently highlighted as part of a broad, competitive package.
-
Parental & Family Support — Family benefits are noted for generous paid parental leave, fertility support, and caregiver leave. Feedback suggests these offerings stand out as a strength within the package.
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.
