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 is a Software Engineering III position at the Director 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. We are seeking a hands-on, Director-level Full Stack Engineer to join Morgan Stanley’s New York–based ESPT Technology team, building and modernizing mission-critical platforms for Equity Derivatives and Structured Products businesses. You will design and deliver scalable systems across front-office trading, trade capture, post-trade processing, and lifecycle management workflows, partnering directly with Trading, Sales, Operations, Risk, Strats, and Technology partners. The ideal candidate pairs deep Java and Angular engineering with strong distributed-systems design and a proven ability to leverage AI-assisted development to accelerate delivery. This is a senior individual-contributor role for an engineer who enjoys solving complex business and technical problems while shaping architecture, engineering standards, and platform strategy. What you’ll do in the role: 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, and lead 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-systems issues, and drive continuous improvement in monitoring and stability. What you’ll bring to the role: 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 TypeScript. 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. AI-Assisted Engineering Applied use of generative AI tools to improve software engineering productivity, quality, and delivery outcomes. Practical experience with prompt engineering and workflow automation that improves engineering effectiveness. Curiosity and a strong willingness to adopt emerging technologies that enhance software engineering. Tech Stack Backend: Java 11+, Spring / Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, messaging / event-driven architectures, distributed systems Frontend: Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, modern UI frameworks Engineering Excellence: Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing & test automation, code review, performance optimization Preferred Qualifications Domain: Structured Products, Equity Derivatives, Front-Office Trading Systems, Lifecycle Management, Trade Processing, Risk Management, Investment Banking Technology Platform: Kafka or similar messaging, containerization & orchestration, cloud platforms, observability & monitoring 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 $120,000 and $170,000 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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society. What We Do