Senior Kubernetes & DevOps Engineer; VP

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 Vice President 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.

Our Technology team is at the forefront of driving technological innovations, increasing operational efficiency, and delivering high-impact projects. We partner closely with our business units to deliver sustainable technology solutions that enable business goals and create lasting value for Morgan Stanley and our clients.

We are seeking an Experienced Senior Architect to join our team as a Lead Software Engineer, specializing in Kubernetes administration and Dev Ops CI/CD automation. This role will drive technological innovation, operational efficiency, and high-impact projects while enabling technology to align with business goals and deliver sustainable solutions.

• Architect, administer, and optimize Kubernetes clusters for scalability, reliability, and security across multiple environments.
• Implement and manage container orchestration solutions, ensuring seamless integration with cloud and on‑prem infrastructure.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to cluster health, deployments, and automation processes.
• Develop infrastructure‑as‑code solutions using tools like Terraform, Helm, and Ansible.
• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as TeamCIty, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, or similar.
• Collaborate with development teams to automate deployment processes and streamline software delivery.
• Drive best practices for Dev Ops, including automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
• Maintain and enhance monitoring, logging, and dashboarding for Kubernetes and CI/CD environments.
• Apply basic Linux administration and shell scripting for automation and troubleshooting.
• Use version control systems (SVN, GIT, Bit Bucket) for managing configuration and code changes.
• Java knowledge with 3‑tier application development and framework integration would be a bonus.

• 6-8 years of experience in technology roles, with expertise in Kubernetes administration and Dev Ops automation.
• Proven experience architecting and administering Kubernetes clusters in production environments.
• Hands‑on experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines with modern Dev Ops tools.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Ksh, Perl, Python) for automation and operational efficiency.
• Deep OS knowledge, especially Linux (CentOS, Red Hat).
• Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code concepts and tools (Terraform, Helm, Ansible).
• Proficiency with version control systems: SVN, GIT, Bit Bucket.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and dashboarding tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.).
• Java knowledge for solution development and integration (bonus).
• Designing and Developing API proxies using Apigee Edge.
• Strong understanding of API management life‑cycle components like creating environments, virtual hosts, API proxies, cache, products and publishing it to the portal.

• Experience with on‑prem cloud and public cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, etc.) for Kubernetes deployments.
• Advanced Linux administration experience.
• Exposure to security best practices in containerized and cloud environments.
• Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
• Apigee platform engineering and Dev Ops knowledge.
• Excellent collaborative skills and ability to work with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.

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