Lead Java Software Engineer

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Lead Java Software Engineer in our Secured Financing trading tech area. Key responsibilities will include developing out our global credit repo offering as well as driving the direction of how we modernise our trading plant away from legacy mainframe technology onto our in house scala based Optimus framework. This will be a hands-on development role with significant opportunity for career growth as the candidate becomes comfortable with our business and tech stack.

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 Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide technical leadership and vision for software development projects.
• Define technical architecture and roadmap for large-scale, mission-critical systems.
• Work alongside and mentor a team of software engineers, providing coaching and feedback.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Oversee the execution of software development projects, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Represent the software engineering team in cross-functional discussions and planning sessions.
• Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.

What You’ll Bring:

• Ability to effectively manage multiple functions or guide junior staff and initiatives.
• Advanced understanding of business line and discipline with some knowledge of competitive environment and other disciplines.
• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record of leading high-performance engineering teams.
• Strategic planning and execution of engineering projects.
• Ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what’s best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.