Java Development Lead - Vice President

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.

Model Risk Management (MRM) is second-line function within the Firm Risk Management (FRM) division that reviews Models and provides critical input in the Model certification and approval process for the firm. MRM Validation Studio application provides services to MRM reviewers to perform model reviews. Model Control System (MCS) is used to manage firm-wide inventory of models by front-office, finance, operations, control, and other oversight functions. It is the central repository for storing model meta-data, documentation, and implements model workflows in accordance with The Firm Global Model Risk Management Policy.

The technology team supports cross-divisional business area with high visibility and oversight from both internal risk management and external regulatory authorities across the globe. Model modernization is an initiative to support on-going growth in business functionality, support changing regulatory environment, including implementing new global policy frameworks such as AI/ML/GenAI model framework. As part of the modernization, the team is tasked with building a Model Eco-system including a modern Model data management platform using modern technology stack. The new technology platform being built needs to support model inventory management, workflows, event management, Model Review, Model Usage, Model documentation, GenAI integration, analytics, and reporting.

We are looking for highly motivated individual with hands-on Java development experience, to support building the new Model Eco system. Technology stack includes a wide range of proprietary and open-source technologies including REST API, Workflow and Rule Engine technologies, scalable big-data platforms, No-Sql databases, UI - ReactJS/Redux and reporting tools on Azure Cloud.
The candidate needs to be able to understand distributed systems architecture, be a team player with effective communication skills and passionate about programming in a distributed, event-driven pub/sub environment using Core Java, and Python. The candidate should enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment that values teamwork.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Java/Python development
• Very strong knowledge of software design principles: MVC, data structures, graph data, algorithms, design patterns, multithreading, caching, recursion
• Cloud tech stack - Azure, Snowflake, Databricks
• Strong Knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and No-SQL (MongoDB).
• Knowledge of Agentic AI, MCP, A2A, LangChain and LangGraph.

Desired Skills:

• Workflow Engine - BPMN, DMN - Camunda 7/8
• Strong knowledge of BDD (behavior-driven development)
• Experience with TDD (test driven development)
• Strong knowledge of GIT source code management
• Knowledge of Gradle, Jenkins automated build processes
• Strong knowledge of Representation state transfer (RESTful Web services)
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux

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.

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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).

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: Morgan-JR014892

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-16T18:36:20