Morgan Stanley

Database Architect_ Vice President _Software Engineering

Profile Description

We’re seeking someone to join our team as Java Lead for our WM team, to will play a key role in helping transform how Morgan Stanley operates

WM_Technology

Wealth Management Technology is responsible for the design, development, delivery, and support of the technical solutions behind the products and services used by the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Business. Practice areas include: Analytics, Intelligence, & Data Technology (AIDT), Client Platforms, Core Technology Services (CTS), Financial Advisor Platforms, Global Banking Technology (GBT), Investment Solutions Technology (IST), Institutional Wealth and Corporate Solutions Technology (IWCST), Technology Delivery Management (TDM), User Experience (UX), and the CAO team.

Services Tech

Services Technology is a dynamic and fast-paced area within the Firm's WM Technology Division. The charter of this department is to develop applications that covers Service to Sales which includes Contact Center, Client Onboarding, Account Opening, CRM, JAWS, Document Management, Workflows, RPA that supports FAs, CSAs, and Operations.

Software Engineering

This is Vice President position that develops and maintains 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.

At Morgan Stanley India, we support the Firm’s global businesses, with critical presence across Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment management, as well as in the Firm’s infrastructure functions of Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, Legal and Corporate & Enterprise Services. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in India since 1993, with campuses in both Mumbai and Bengaluru. We empower our multi-faceted and talented teams to advance their careers and make a global impact on the business. For those who show passion and grit in their work, there’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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

What you’ll do in the role:

• Lead the end-to-end architecture, design, and implementation of complex database and ETL solutions to support business intelligence, analytics, and integration needs.

• Define and enforce database standards, best practices, and security guidelines across the organization.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technology teams, and data owners to gather requirements and translate them into robust data architectures.

• Drive modernization initiatives, including cloud migration, data platform upgrades, and adoption of new technologies.

• Oversee performance tuning, capacity planning, and optimization of large-scale distributed databases.

• Mentor and guide development teams, providing architectural oversight and technical leadership.

• Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Lead incident response and root cause analysis for production issues, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid resolution.

• Document architectural decisions, data flows, and technical standards.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in database architecture, design, and development (SQL Server, Oracle, Teradata, or similar platforms).

• Proven expertise in data modeling, database performance tuning, and optimization of distributed systems.

• Extensive experience with ETL tools (Informatica, SSIS, DataStage, etc.) and data integration strategies.

• Strong background in data warehousing concepts, cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, AWS), and big data technologies.

• Advanced SQL programming skills, including stored procedures, triggers, and complex query optimization.

• Experience leading large-scale data migration and modernization projects.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (e.g., Git, TeamCity).

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead technical teams.

• Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Desired Skills:

• Exposure to investment management, wealth management, or financial services domains.

• Experience with BI and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).

Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in data management.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with advanced analytics, machine learning, or data science platforms.

• Participation in industry forums or contributions to open-source data projects.

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.

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

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.