The VP Software Architect role at Morgan Stanley involves building, modernizing, and operating enterprise-scale data records archiving solutions. The position is part of the Record Archive Service group, which manages multiple Archives platforms to meet regulatory obligations. The focus is on evolving legacy systems into Python-first, cloud-ready solutions while ensuring compliance with legal and data lifecycle requirements. The role requires hands-on engineering, architecture design, and collaboration with various teams to drive innovation and efficiency.

• 12+ years of enterprise software engineering experience with strong modernization ownership.
• Advanced, hands-on expertise in Python for building production services and automation.
• Proven experience modernizing records archiving or data lifecycle platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of Perl, Shell, and Java for legacy assessment and migration.
• Deep understanding of Unix/Linux, batch processing, and high-volume file ingestion systems.
• Experience operating in regulated, audit-heavy environments.

• Build and modernize Python-based services, tools, and automation for data records archiving platforms.
• Re-engineer legacy Perl/Shell/Java tooling used for archive ingestion and reconciliation.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and secure SDLC practices for archive-related systems.
• Modernize archival workflows across Archive360, ERA, and IBM CMOD platforms.
• Define Python-first, performance-aware architectures for archiving platforms.
• Design and implement cloud-ready archive tooling, including secure ingestion pipelines.
• Apply AI tools to accelerate code refactoring and modernization of legacy archive tooling.
• Partner closely with Records Management, Legal, Compliance, Data Governance, and Platform teams.

• Morgan Stanley offers extensive benefits that support employees’ careers, health, finances, and families, including top-tier medical coverage, mental health support, generous parental leave, fertility and family-building benefits, and robust retirement and stock purchase plans. Employees also gain access to continuous learning and networking opportunities, volunteer and giving programs aligned with the firm’s values, and hundreds of lifestyle perks like discounted products, cultural and entertainment tickets, and commuter savings.