Lead Software Engineer

We're seeking someone to join our Investment Banking & Global Capital Markets Technology team as a Lead Java Developer in the Advisory Sales & Distribution Super Department to build innovation solutions to support the complex and evolving needs of our businesses in Institutional Securities Group.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 the Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.What you'll do in the role:Drive innovation and excellence in software design and architecture, promoting best practices and ensuring high quality software development.Lead a software engineering team and continue to be hands-on engineer, overseeing project portfolios and deliverables.Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.Partner with business leaders to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.Act as a Technical thought leader, staying current on industry trends and advancements to drive continuous improvement.Define and implement strategies for optimizing software development processes and workflows.Provide strategic direction for software engineering function, setting long-term objectives.Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and methodologies to improve efficiency.Represent the software engineering function in executive meetings and planning sessions. What you'll bring to the role:Ability to effectively manage multiple functions and guide junior staff and initiatives.Advanced understanding of business line and discipline with some knowledge of competitive environment and other disciplines.Ability to analyse and assess technical requirements, risks, & constraints to inform decisions and prioritize tasks accordingly.Proficient in Java software development tools & technologies, strong technical background to be on-hands and guide and support team members.Strong problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges and drive innovation within the software engineering team.What you'll bring to the role:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Demonstrated leadership skills in managing and leading software development teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.Strong understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps, with the ability to implement best practices.Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and executives.Proven track record in strategic planning, resource allocation, and project management to drive successful software development initiatives.At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste into your browser.Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $210,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).Employment Type:Full timeJob Level:Vice PresidentPosted Date:Mar 19, 2026ATS Job Description Test:Department:Software Engineering