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Director, Lead Software Engineer

Yesterday Boston, MA

Company Profile:

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment, and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide, including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

In Technology, 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.

What you'll do in the role:

Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. is seeking a Director, Lead Software Engineer in Boston, MA to work closely with key Investment Management stakeholders to understand business requirements and build required technical solutions. Work within an Agile team to ensure all key technical requirements are identified, estimated, designed, implemented, and tested. Support IT systems to ensure and maintain high standards on design, security, and system availability. Coordinate with cross-functional, technology, and business teams for day-to-day business operations. Ensure team follows firm wide and departmental coding standards, consistent design patterns, methodologies, and documentation for all software development projects. Respond to technical issues by providing production support for Level 1 and 2 escalations. Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.

What you'll bring to the role:

-Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field of study.

-Requires five (5) years of experience in the position offered or five (5) years as a Manager, Associate, Software Engineer, or a closely related occupation.

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-Requires five (5) years of experience with the following skills:

  • Java;
  • Spring Boot and Spring Framework;
  • Microservices and Webservices including REST and SOAP;
  • JSON and XML;
  • JPA and Hibernate;
  • HTML and CSS;
  • Java Script and Type Script;
  • Angular;
  • Gradel and Maven;
  • Database;
  • SQL;
  • DB2;
  • Sybase;
  • MS SQL;
  • Snowflake Cloud Database;
  • Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform;
  • Elasticsearch;
  • Hazelcast;
  • DevOps including Jira, Git, Jenkins, Sonar, and Junit;
  • Scrum and Agile Methodologies;
  • Investment Management business including Portfolio Management and Reporting, Performance Measurement, Attribution, Risk, and Global Investment Performance Standards.


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 https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $162,582 and $162,582 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 : https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA
Job ID: Morgan-JR021166
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-04-08T18:53:13

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Return-to-Work Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)