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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Full Stack Software Engineer (VP, P4) - **Company:** Morgan Stanley - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, HTML5, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Database Connection, Software Design Documents, DevOps, Web Development, Distributed Data Store, Gradle, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, OAuth, Release Management, Cloud Services, Prometheus, Swagger, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, User Interface Testing, Openapi, Google Cloud, Spring Cloud, ReactJS, Grafana, Spring-boot, Git, Event Driven Architecture, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Teamcity, Restful APIs, Domain Driven Design, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4b9dc944aa476c9c ## About the Role * 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing software solutions. * Experience working in an Agile development environment. * Very strong proficiency in Java (Spring Boot and various other Spring libs for database connectivity, developing microservices using REST, Security, Configuration Management, Swagger/Open API Specifications) * Knowledge of coding languages and frameworks (JavaScript, Python, Angular, React), web application development, CI/CD (Gradle, TeamCity, GIT), HTML5, CSS, UI testing frameworks. * Strong understanding and implementation using agents/AI tools * Experience with relational databases and distributed storage technologies (SQL Server, DB2, MongoDB). * Experience designing and building cloud-native applications; familiarity with cloud services (Azure, Google Cloud, AWS). * Good knowledge in container strategies (Kubernetes, EC2, Docker). * Good knowledge in AWS S3 SDK, Apache Kafka & Web Authentication (OAuth) * Understanding of architectural design patterns (Event Driven Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Microservices, Domain Driven Design & Layered Design). * Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Education: BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Desired skills: * Experience in Wealth Management platforms * Build functional architecture diagrams for large scale business initiatives * Develop KPIs to measure technology modernization progress * Knowledge of observability stack (Prometheus for metrics, Jaeger for tracing, Grafana for visualization) ## Description Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) Technology is the global technology department responsible for the design, development, delivery and support of the technical solutions behind the products and services used by Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) business. The department is comprised of 10 organizations: Sales, Banking & Corporate-Client Technology, Investment Products & Markets Technology, Client Reporting, Core Processing, Private and International Wealth Management Technology, Technology Integration Office, Enterprise Infrastructure & Production Management, Capital Markets Application & Data Services, Deployment Planning & Release Management, and the Chief Operating Officer. Wealth Management Architecture provides architecture consulting and various software services to all Wealth management Development Teams., This position is for a senior full stack software engineer in the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management -> WM Architecture team. We are seeking a passionate engineer with strong sense of ownership and ability to drive solutions and define and govern architecture standards, principles, best practices, and patterns for divisional adoption. This role requires the individual to wear multiple hats as a hands-on architect who can also help accelerate the low-level design, development and testing using technical accelerators., * Lead the design, development and support of full stack, n-Tier distributed applications by integrating diverse technologies and platforms. * Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable architecture designs. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, operations and business stakeholders. * Lead reviews, risk assessments, and impact analysis for new and existing solutions. * Ensure solutions adhere to security, compliance and performance standards.Drive engagement with internal partners (Cloud, DevOps, Architecture, Data, Infrastructure, Product, Testing and SRE) ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)