Lead Software Engineer - Vice President

About the role

The Vice President, Operations Technology, will lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, distributed Java applications supporting post-trade asset servicing operations. This role combines hands-on engineering, technical ownership, stakeholder partnership, and leadership across the full software development lifecycle. The successful candidate will manage technology platforms, drive operational efficiency, and mentor global development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects, manage deliverables, and oversee end-user and vendor interactions.
• Own end-to-end delivery in an Agile environment, including requirements clarification, architecture design, implementation, code review, deployment, and system maintenance.
• Collaborate with users and technologists to deliver asset servicing regulatory and strategic initiatives.
• Support global delivery teams and business operations.
• Mentor and lead global development teams.

Required skills

• Core Java
• J2EE
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• Middleware
• Unix/Linux scripting
• Junit
• BDD
• Object-oriented design
• Design patterns
• Data structures
• React
• Angular
• Vue
• Kafka

Nice to have

• Investment banking
• FinTech
• Corporate actions
• Asset servicing
• Cloud architectures

Qualifications

• Equivalent practical experience

About the Company

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is a global leader in financial services, operating in more than 40 countries. The firm is committed to raising, managing, and allocating capital for clients while fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and innovation.