Lead Full Stack Java / React Developer

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 Engineering position at the Vice President evel, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

Candidate will work as a Development Lead for the Morgan Stanley Digital Client Services team, based out of Alpharetta. Working closely with the Architecture, Development, Product, Risk and Compliance teams, the candidate will be responsible to drive program requirements, write and review application code, mentor the team members and be responsible for project delivery, execution and support. Candidate should be able to work in a dynamic environment with limited or no supervision and should be able to motivate junior team members. Should be comfortable and manage time working with global team on multiple initiatives. 

What you’ll bring to the role

• Ability to interpret business requirements / technical design documents and design / develop appropriate software solutions 

• Strong Information Taxonomy/Architecture design skills

• Solid understanding and experience with Object-Oriented design and development

• Must have a thorough understanding of web technologies and web architectures

• Professional experience using React, Java, or C#, .NET technology. 

• Must have at least 5 year experience working with geographically dispersed teams, that fall across different time zones

• Knowledge of internet attack vectors, protection mechanisms, web application vulnerabilities and their solutions is a must.

• Strong knowledge of React, CSS

• Should also possess database skills (preferably DB2, SQLServer) to design new or alter existing table structures to satisfy specifications and requirements 

• Must be able to follow and drive project plans and task schedules

• Excellent communication skills in English language are essential, both written and oral

• Ability to work in fast paced and dynamic environment.

• Experience working with global teams.

Desired skills:

• Working experience with Agile methodologies would be useful

• Prior work on Client facing websites in the banking/brokerage industry a plus.

• Experience exposing internet websites on mobile devices, or comprehensive knowledge of mobile application development.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our 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 our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $109,000 and $175,000 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's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).