The Lead Java Developer will join the Investment Banking & Global Capital Markets Technology team at Morgan Stanley, focusing on building innovative solutions to meet the needs of the Institutional Securities Group. This Vice President level position involves leading a software engineering team while remaining hands-on in development. The role emphasizes driving excellence in software design and architecture, aligning technology initiatives with business goals, and acting as a technical thought leader. The candidate will also be responsible for optimizing software development processes and representing the engineering function in executive meetings.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing software development teams.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Drive innovation and excellence in software design and architecture.
• Lead a software engineering team while overseeing project portfolios and deliverables.
• Communicate regularly with product leads to discuss opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with business leaders to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
• Define and implement strategies for optimizing software development processes.

• 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.