Job Description

We're seeking someone to join our Equity Global Risk and Scenarios (GRS) UI team as a Front-End React Developer in ESTAR to design and develop a highly interactive React application that presents real-time risk reports to the Equities Front Office.
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 software engineering position at Director Level, 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, continuously 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:

• You will build reusable components and front-end libraries in React, optimised for maximum performance across a range of mobile devices and browsers
• You will work with the latest web technologies and influence the web strategy for the team
• You will be expected to promote best practices, in terms of development tools, technologies and testing
• You will be involved in all aspects of SDLC, including analysis, development, testing and deployment
• Lead the design and development of complex software systems and applications.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and direction.
• Architect solutions that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Drive technical excellence through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project roadmap and technical strategy.
• Implement and advocate for best practices in software engineering and design patterns.
• Contribute to the evaluation and adoption of new tools and technologies.
• Lead efforts to refactor and optimize existing codebase for efficiency and maintainability.
• Maintain and enhance existing software applications to optimize performance and functionality.
• Integrate prepackaged software and services into the bank's technology ecosystem.
• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and tools to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the function through complex project tasks and initiatives.
• Interact regularly with team members and occasionally leadership on a range of topics.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Ability to process information, translate into plans and present summaries to stakeholders.
• Experienced understanding of business line and discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing complex test scenarios.
• Strong proficiency in software design and architecture.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems.
• Mentorship of junior team members and code review expertise.
• Expertise in performance optimization and scalability.
• Ability to drive technical initiatives and provide leadership.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• React
• JavaScript ES10, HTML5 and CSS3

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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 opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.