Front End Developer

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 III position at the Associate level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

The Front End UI Developer position includes developing and optimizing user interfaces using modern web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, often with a framework like React or Angular. Key responsibilities include translating UI/UX designs into functional code, collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring cross-browser compatibility and performance. This role also involves a significant contribution to technical direction, code reviews, and the continuous improvement of development processes and best practices.

Candidate will work under the Morgan Stanley Digital Client Platform team, based out of New York City, NY. Working closely with the technology Lead, Architecture, Development, Product, Risk and Compliance teams, the candidate will be responsible for code development, mentor the junior team members and be responsible for project delivery, execution and support. Candidate should be able to work in a dynamic environment with limited or no supervision and should be able to motivate junior team members. Should be comfortable and manage time working with global team on multiple initiatives.

What you’ll bring to the role: 

• Ability to interpret business requirements / technical design documents and design / develop appropriate software solutions

• Strong Information Taxonomy/Architecture design skills

• Solid understanding and experience with Object-Oriented design and development

• Must have a thorough understanding of web technologies and web architectures

• Professional experience using React, Java, or C#, .NET technology.

• Prompt Engineering experience

• Must have at least 2 year experience working with geographically dispersed teams, that fall across different time zones

• Knowledge of internet attack vectors, protection mechanisms, web application vulnerabilities and their solutions is a must

• Strong proficiency in React, CSS, TypeScript, RESTful APIs and JSON data integration, GitHub or Bitbucket. 

• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment practices and tools, unit testing frameworks.

• Familiarity with modern build tools like Webpack and the Angular CLI. 

• AI development and prompt engineering (co-pilot). 

• Should also possess or have working knowledge of some Java/.net skills. 

• Must be able to follow and drive project plans and task schedules

• Excellent communication skills in English language are essential, both written and oral

• Ability to work in fast paced and dynamic environment.

• Experience working with global teams.

Desired skills

• Full Stack development experience. 

• Prior work on Client facing websites in the banking/brokerage industry a plus.

• Experience exposing internet websites on mobile devices, or comprehensive knowledge of mobile application development.

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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $150,000 per year at the commencement of employment.  However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).