The Director, Software Engineer position in Alpharetta, GA is a senior-level role within a dynamic technology team responsible for overseeing software development processes. This individual will monitor team performance through metrics dashboards, identify continuous improvement opportunities, and communicate risks to leadership. Daily tasks include conducting squad assessments to ensure adherence to agile principles, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and resolving impediments ahead of deadlines. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with Oracle Access Manager, RSA Adaptive Authentication, Sailpoint IIQ, Apache Tomcat, WebSphere, WebLogic, Java, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Linux, AIX, Windows, Oracle, SQL, MSSQL, Splunk, AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Blue Prism, REST and SOAP APIs, JDBC, JSF, Log4j, JIRA, ServiceNow, Postman, and has a strong background in SRE, ITIL, Agile methodologies, business analysis, data visualization, and root cause analysis. This role is integral to maintaining high system availability, scalability, and performance through robust engineering solutions and observability strategies.
Skills
Java
Oracle
SQL
MSSQL
Linux
Windows
Apache Tomcat
WebSphere
WebLogic
Splunk
AppDynamics
Dynatrace
Blue Prism
REST
SOAP
JDBC
JSF
Log4j
Site Reliability Engineering
Agile Methodologies
JIRA
ServiceNow
Postman
What you'll do
Monitor team performance using metrics dashboards to identify improvement areas.
Recommend and implement operational solutions to address risks and impediments.
Conduct squad assessments to ensure adherence to agile principles and best practices.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, resolving issues before deadlines.
Identify opportunities for tactical and strategic improvements in processes.
Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of production systems through engineering.
What we're looking for
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science
Five years of experience as a Technology Lead or related occupation
Expertise in Java, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and various server technologies
Proficiency with Linux, AIX, Windows, Oracle, SQL, and MSSQL databases
Experience with Agile methodologies, JIRA, ServiceNow, and Postman tools
Skills in business analysis, process/system analysis, and data visualization
Ability to ensure high system availability through engineering solutions
Market check
Salary context
This
$125,000–$135,000
range sits above
9%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$141,300–$234,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$159,480–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services to corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals. Industry: Investment Banking & Financial Services
Morgan Stanley currently has
35 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$139,500–$165,000
across 34 roles with salary data.