Lead Software Engineer - VP , P4

staff and initiatives. Advanced understanding of business line and discipline with some knowledge of competitive environment and other disciplines. Strong expertise in Core Java development. Experience designing and building large-scale, distributed systems. Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns. Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and scripting. Experience with relational and/or document-oriented databases. Ability to translate Market Risk concepts into efficient technical solutions. At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking. Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and drive projects independently Ability to align technology with business goals and regulatory needs. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Proficiency in Python, with exposure to PyKX/kdb+. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP). Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) Knowledge of containerized deployments and cloud-native architecture. Exposure to big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Snowflake. Familiarity with Agile software development and DevOps best practices. Background in financial services, especially within Market Risk or FinTech. 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. 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://https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $210,000 per year at the commencement of employment. 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.