The role
From Morgan Stanley's own posting.
We’re seeking someone to join our team as a GenAI and Python Developer to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery, and evolution of complex technology solutions while driving engineering excellence, innovation, and business outcomes across critical platforms and products.
In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Lead Software Engineering position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
What you’ll do in the role:
Design, develop, and implement scalable solutions using Python and some Java as part of an Agile squad delivering with a dynamic, global fleet and associated squads.
Leverage Generative AI tools and coding assistants to enhance development velocity and solution quality.
Collaborate with global teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
Participate in Agile meetings, deliver project status, and adapt to evolving regulatory and business requirements.
Learn, improve, and apply Morgan Stanley’s proprietary frameworks and best practices.
Write comprehensive tests to ensure code reliability and maintainability
Respond proactively to change, mastering new technical and business concepts as needed.
Proven leadership and communication abilities; experience integrating, leveraging, and influencing teams, developers, and programs within a large enterprise
What you’ll bring in the role:
Python: Overall 6+ years of development experience with 5+ years of hands-on experience in Python. Proven ability to write optimized, efficient, and clean code.
GenAI Coding Assistant: Experience with coding assistants like copilot, using Agent mode, Skills, etc.
GenAI application development: Usage of LLM models for application, Agentic implementation, usage of tools to integrate data into LLM context, MCP tools and infrastructure, A2A design and development, data solutions for RAG and vector storage, prompt and context authoring, and more.
Databases: Proficiency in RDBMS and NoSQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and related technologies.
SDLC : Experience with DevOps practices: CI/CD pipeline management, containerization, observability tools.
Analytical Skills: Ability to design and implement effective solutions to complex problems.
Teamwork & Communication: Strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, and clear communication skills, both oral and written.
Testing: Ability to write thorough unit tests covering all major logic components, preferably using coding assistant.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the 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 in their work.
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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.
For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .