Lead Java/ Node JS Developer

Lead Node/JS Java Developer (multiple opportunities) – P4 level – Web-Based Services

We’re looking for a Java Developer to join our E‑trade MGS team within Client Platforms. In this role, you’ll work on our mobile services platform, collaborating with the team to design, implement, and maintain APIs that enable seamless interaction between applications, databases, and other web or mobile systems. The ideal candidate is a team‑oriented web services developer who ensures high performance and functionality across all integrations.

Department profile

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 Vice President 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, 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

• Effectively work with the PMO, Development, Product Management, Business and Technical Operations, Systems Engineering, Infrastructure, Networks and Architecture teams
• Design and develop middle layer services in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node JS, Java and/or C#/.Net.
• Draft and review architectural diagrams, specifications, business requirements as well as various design documents.
• Work with our existing technology stack (Java, C++, Linux, Unix, Open‑Source Platforms, and SOA) as well as new technologies for our next generation solutions.
• Acquire a robust understanding of financial products, services, processes, and organizational structure to find optimal solutions.
• Mentor other software developers