As a Vice President and Lead Software Engineer at Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc., you will join a dynamic team focused on developing low-latency real-time risk systems and big data solutions, with an emphasis on distributed computing. Your daily responsibilities include working on strategic initiatives to enhance the Client Margin offering by renovating and scaling existing platforms while building the next generation Risk and Margins platform. You will be responsible for coordinating direct business approval and shaping development strategy, leveraging technologies such as Java, C++, SQL, Python, Spring Boot, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, cloud-native solutions, and a deep understanding of concurrency and design patterns to address complex quantitative problems across various asset classes.
Skills
Java
C++
Python
Spring Boot
Hibernate
Docker
Kubernetes
Jenkins
Maven
Gradle
Microservices Architecture
Design Patterns
Distributed Systems
MySQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Git
Linux
IntelliJ
Splunk
Bitbucket
Kafka
GitHub
JUnit
REST API
SOAP
Log4j
Cloud Native
Jira
What you'll do
Design and develop low-latency real-time risk systems using Java, C++, and Python.
Build next-generation Risk and Margins platform focusing on scale and performance.
Coordinate direct business approval and development strategy for strategic initiatives.
Work on renovating and scaling client offerings for Client Margin solutions.
Utilize distributed computing and big data technologies to solve complex quantitative problems.
What we're looking for
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
3 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Application Developer, Technical Team Lead, or similar role.
Expertise in Java, C++, SQL, Python, and relevant frameworks like Spring Boot, Hibernate, Docker, Kubernetes.
Proficiency with distributed systems, microservices architecture, cloud-native technologies, and DevOps tools.
Strong background in data analytics, quantitative problem-solving, and real-time risk system development.
Market check
Salary context
This
$174,000–$210,000
range sits above
75%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$138,720–$208,390
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$151,500–$192,837
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.