Fullstack Developer - Director - Software Engineering

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Full-stack Developer in the Controls Engineering, Measurement and Analytics team (CEMA). This team is responsible for Cyber Risk Control monitoring and reporting capabilities across technology, resulting in risk reduction and better oversight of the technology risk landscape for the firm.

The team is in the process of modernizing its applications stack and building scalable, front to back measurement and monitoring systems using the latest cloud native and web technologies.

Our work is always client focused, our engineers are problem-solvers and innovators. We are looking for an exceptional engineer to deliver our next generation control and metrics monitoring platform while being cloud-centric, leveraging micro-services architecture and aligned with our DevOps and Agile strategies. We are looking for someone with systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with a sense of ownership and drive.

The successful candidate will be able to influence and collaborate globally, adapt in a fast-paced changing environment. We are looking for someone who is a strong team-player, has an entrepreneurial approach, creative and who will push the boundaries while managing risk appropriately.

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 Software EngineeringIII position at Director Level, 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.

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

What Youll Do In The Role

We are looking for a passionate full stack developer to join our team at Morgan Stanley.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing high-quality software solutions, creating complex applications using cutting-edge programming features and frameworks and collaborating with other teams in the firm to define, design and ship new features.

• Build data visualizations for reporting, allowing users to generate reports on the firm’s risk metrics and policy and control posture.
• Ensure seamless integration with backend APIs to retrieve dynamic data, providing users with accurate and up-to-date information.
• Define and implement RESTful APIs that follow industry best practices, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Design and implement microservices-based architecture to decouple systems, enabling agility and high availability.
• Ensure that all APIs and microservices are secure, follow best practices for authentication and authorization (e.g., OAuth2, JWT), and comply with relevant industry regulations.
• Implement UI components that enable users to filter, search, and interact with metric data efficiently.
• Work closely with product managers, UX/UI teams, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  
  

What Youll Bring To The Role

• 5+ years of experience in full stack development with Angular, Java, and Spring Boot.
• Proficient in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, Angular) and UI/UX best practices.
• Strong knowledge of RxJS, state management (REDUX), and handling asynchronous operations.
• Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and security best practices (OAuth, JWT).
• Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL), ORM frameworks (Hibernate), and building data-driven applications.
• Familiarity with cloud native platforms, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with OpenTelemetry is a big plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate technical ideas and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
  

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 89 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 whats 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.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

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