Software Eng III

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 Software Engineering III position is at the Director level and focuses on developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

• Own end‑to‑end technical delivery for complex initiatives, from requirements analysis and architecture through implementation, testing, production rollout, and ongoing support.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise applications, APIs, and user interfaces using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular across front‑office and post‑trade workflows.
• Develop high‑performance distributed systems that process large volumes of business‑critical transactions, leading architecture and design reviews across strategic platforms.
• Drive modernization of legacy applications toward microservices, event‑driven, and modern platform architectures, improving resiliency, scalability, and observability.
• Apply AI‑assisted development tools responsibly across the SDLC, including coding, testing, documentation, code review, troubleshooting, and workflow automation.
• Translate business needs from Trading, Sales, Operations, Risk, and Compliance into robust technical solutions and deliver strategic and regulatory commitments.
• Provide technical leadership during production incidents, troubleshoot complex distributed‑system issues, and drive continuous improvement in monitoring and stability.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of professional software development experience.
• Extensive hands‑on Java development and strong experience building modern web applications with Angular and Type Script.
• Proven experience designing and supporting large‑scale distributed systems, RESTful services, and microservice architectures.
• Commitment to engineering excellence, including clean design, high‑quality code, automated testing, code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement of development practices.
• Solid grounding in data structures, algorithms, software design, relational databases, and SQL.
• Track record of delivery in Agile environments, with strong analytical skills, clear communication across technical and business audiences, and a strong ownership mindset.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced front‑office environment, balancing delivery speed, system resiliency, production stability, and risk/control awareness.
• Experience with AI‑assisted engineering: practical use of generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and workflow automation.
• Curiosity and a strong willingness to adopt emerging technologies.

• Java 11+, Spring / Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, messaging / event‑driven architectures, distributed systems.
• Angular, Type Script, HTML5, CSS, modern UI frameworks.
• Engineering Excellence:
  Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code review, performance optimization.

• Domain knowledge in Structured Products, Equity Derivatives, Front‑Office Trading Systems, Lifecycle Management, Trade Processing, Risk Management.
• Experience with Kafka or similar messaging, containerization & orchestration, cloud platforms, observability & monitoring.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $170,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley‑sponsored benefit programs.

We offer attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks, supporting a work‑life journey for employees and their families. Opportunities for internal mobility exist for employees who demonstrate passion and grit.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our recruiting efforts reflect a strong commitment to building a workforce that is diverse in experience and background, giving individuals a chance to advance based on skills and talent.