Java/Python Software Engineer, Director

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our Data Security Tooling team as a Software Engineer in Cyber.

We are seeking a talented and seasoned Software Engineer to join our team in building a Firmwide Data Security Gateway, an innovative solution that will drive the adoption of advanced data security capabilities across the Firm, and leverage GenAI solution to improve the Firm's data security posture.

This role offers multiple focus areas and opportunities for a dynamic, multi-disciplinary professional who is passionate about delivering scalable, secure, enterprise-wide solutions that protect the Firm's critical data assets.

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

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:
- Contribute to the function through complex project tasks and initiatives.
- Interact regularly with team members and occasionally leadership on a range of topics.
- Develop and architect innovative solutions to enhance a high-performance file transfer data gateway
- Design, implement, and maintain key features for large-scale, mission-critical systems.
- Lead efforts to refactor and optimize existing codebase for efficiency and maintainability.
- Maintain and enhance existing software applications to optimize performance and functionality.
- Integrate prepackaged software and services into the bank's technology ecosystem.
- Conduct code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure software quality and reliability.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and tools to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Analyze product performance data to drive continuous improvement.

What you'll bring to the role:
- Ability to process information, translate into plans and present summaries to stakeholders.
- Experienced understanding of business line and discipline.
- Strong hands-on experience in building large-scale and high-performance web application using Java and/or Python
- Working knowledge of C#/.NET is a plus
- Strong hands-on experience with full-stack web technologies spanning client-side, server-side, and infrastructure components, including web/application servers, load balancing, database, caching strategies, compression, security implementation, and file transfer over web.
- Experience in designing, developing, and managing file transfer services for large-scale enterprise solutions
- Expertise in performance optimization and scalability
- Good understanding of DevOps practices and tooling.
- Experience in understanding of requirements of large enterprise applications (security, entitlements etc.).
- Experience working in Agile development methodologies

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley

We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital.

We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services.

 All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back.

These aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world.

And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences.

 Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential.

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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste into your browser.

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.

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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste ​ into your browser.

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.

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