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# Director, Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Morgan Stanley
- **Location:** Alpharetta, GA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $164,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bootstrap (Software), Databases, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, E-Business, Hibernate (Java), Python (Programming Language), Model View Controller (MVC), MyBatis, Node.Js, Singleton Pattern, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Web Applications, Highcharts, ReactJS, Data Transfer Object (DTO), Grafana, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Splunk, Appdynamics, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/morganstanley/director-lead-software-engineer-dc5dfd

## About the Role

Requires a Master's in Applied Computer Science, Computer Science, or a related field of study.

-Requires three (3) years of experience in the position offered or three (3) years of experience as a/an Product Manager, Tech Lead, Senior Software Engineer, or a related occupation.

-Requires three (3) years of experience with the following skills:

 * Java;
 * Python;
 * JavaScript;
 * TypeScript;
 * SQL;
 * Spring;
 * Microservices;
 * Hibernate;
 * MyBatis;
 * Node.js;
 * Angular;
 * HTML;
 * Bootstrap;
 * Highcharts;
 * ReactJS;
 * AWS;
 * Azure;
 * Docker;
 * Kubernetes;
 * AppDynamics;
 * Splunk;
 * DI/IoC;
 * MVC;
 * Layered Architecture; and
 * Architecture and Design Patterns, including:
 + Data Transfer Object (DTO) or ViewModel;
 + Factory Method;
 + Abstract Factory;
 + Builder;
 + Prototype;
 + Singleton, Requires two (2) years of experience with the following skill:
 * Grafana.

## Description

Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Director, Lead Software Engineer in Alpharetta, Georgia to support comprehensive application development, including functional, technical specifications, design and development for Digital Business Automation. Design and develop core Java applications using Spring and RestAPIs. Analyze user requirements, envision system features and functionality. Collaborate with other teams to build interfaces with their systems. Interface with global team of developers and business users. Produce proof of concept in the new areas of development. Conduct knowledge sharing sessions with the team. Ensure high quality of deliverables while enforcing development and security best practices. Participate in design discussions and contribute to the architecture process. Investigate production issues. Provide technical support for debugging web applications, database and assistance to production systems. Responsible for Production stability. Telecommuting
permitted up to 2 days per week., + Façade;

 + Decorator;
 + Proxy;
 + Composite;
 + Bridge;
 + Strategy;
 + Template Method;
 + Observer;
 + Command;
 + Chain of Responsibility;
 + State;
 + Mediator;
 + Memento;
 + Visitor; and
 + Iterator.


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