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Director, Software Engineer

Morgan Stanley, WorkFromHome, GA, United States


What You’ll Do In The Role

Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. seeks a Director, Software Engineer in Alpharetta, GA to develop and improve banking products utilizing object‑oriented technologies and development tools. Work on the modernization of the Sweep functions from mainframe systems by adopting cloud solutions to minimize mainframe reliance. Work in close partnership with business analysts and product owners to gather requirements and define robust software features and functionalities. Create proofs of concept that harness emerging technologies to drive business innovation and operational efficiency. Maintain high software quality by leveraging unit and integration test strategies. Deliver technical support for applications in both production and non‑production settings, using monitoring and alerting tools. Engage fully in all stages of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), leveraging Agile methodologies and contributing as a key member of mission‑based squads and fleets. Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

  • Requires a Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Requires two (2) years of experience in the position offered or two (2) years as a Software Developer or a related occupation
  • Requires two (2) years of experience with the following skills:
    • Object‑Oriented design and development
    • Cloud Technologies
    • Behavioral and Test Driven Frameworks
    • Unix/Linux environments
    • DevOps Integration
    • Agile development methodologies
    • Agile software/tools
  • Requires one (1) year of experience with the following skills:
    • Core Java
    • Java Restful APIs
    • J2EE Technologies
    • Gradle
    • Spring
    • Spring Boot
    • Kubernetes
    • Docker
    • Computer Networking
    • Shell script

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. Our values – putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back – guide the decisions we make every day. You’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and 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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $144,000 and $144,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which 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.

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