Morgan Stanley is seeking a Vice President, Lead Software Engineer in Alpharetta, GA to oversee the development and stability of critical trading applications. The role focuses on architecting and implementing high-performance .NET solutions, including RESTful APIs and real-time data processing. The engineer will work closely with traders and analysts to translate business needs into technical solutions while leading modernization initiatives. This position requires a strong background in software engineering and system integration.

• Requires a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field of study.
• Requires three years of experience in the position offered or three years as an Applications Developer, Consultant, or a closely related occupation.
• Requires three years of experience with C# and .NET Core.
• Requires three years of experience with ASP.NET Web API and RESTful API development.
• Requires three years of experience in application architecture and distributed systems design.
• Requires three years of experience with IBM MQ and Apache Kafka.
• Requires three years of experience in microservices architecture and system integration.
• Requires three years of experience in CI/CD pipeline development.
• Requires three years of experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, and SQL performance tuning.
• Requires three years of experience in database architecture, data modeling, schema partitioning, and archival strategies.
• Requires three years of experience in index design and optimization for high-volume OLTP systems.

• Lead end-to-end development and stability engineering for mission critical trading applications.
• Architect and implement scalable, high-performance .NET solutions.
• Design and optimize complex SQL workloads and stored procedures for integration with .NET backend services.
• Manage high volume data pipelines to ensure robust data movement and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Lead modernization initiatives, migrating legacy systems to .NET Core and distributed platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues including deadlocks and latency.

• 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.