Lead Backend Engineer - Vice President -software Engineering
Morgan Stanley
Enterprise-grade platform services
Python backend services
Fastapi or equivalent
This role provides senior technical ownership of platform services and establishes engineering standards to ensure metadata is trusted, change-controlled, and scalable across Finance (and potentially the firm)
Job Summary
This role provides senior technical ownership of platform services and establishes engineering standards to ensure metadata is trusted, change-controlled, and scalable across Finance (and potentially the firm).
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.
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.
Matching Summary
This role provides senior technical ownership of platform services and establishes engineering standards to ensure metadata is trusted, change-controlled, and scalable across Finance (and potentially the firm).
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Enterprise-grade platform services
Python backend services
FastAPI or equivalent
Microservices architecture
Audit and versioning systems
Relational datastores
Workflow / state-management systems
TDD/BDD and automated testing
Nice-to-have
Graph/search platforms
Enterprise identity and access controls
AI-assisted development tools
Key Requirements
At least 6 years' relevant experience
Java (preferred)
10–14+ years of experience in backend/platform engineering
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field