Lead Python Engineer - Mainframe Systems

Lead Python Engineer - Mainframe Systems

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We are an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. This Lead Software Engineering position at the Vice President level is part of the Technology division responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

• Agreeing to responsibilities for deliverables in project plans
• Understanding requirements for the system components to be developed or updated
• Creating and/or understanding conceptual and detailed designs for the system components being developed or updated
• Coding additions or amendments to system components as directed by the project manager
• Unit testing of new or amended code
• Creating and executing test plans according to agreed project plans
• Participating in implementation of new or amended systems
• Escalation of issues as appropriate to the project manager
• Following working practices used within the team
• Providing Level 3 support - possibly after hours
• Reviewing project documentation to understand deliverables
• Designing, coding and testing new or amended system functionality
• Creating system documentation as required
• Working with other team members to ensure the success of the project
• Providing status and progress updates to the project manager as required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of Python development in mainframe or distributed systems.
• Experience with JavaScript.
• Understanding of mainframe operating systems (z/OS).
• Experience in a Linux OS environment is highly preferred.
• Experience with either Postgre
  
  SQL or DB2 is highly preferred.

We are committed to maintaining a first‑class service and high standard of excellence. Our values guide our decisions everyday, and we offer a range of employee benefits and perks. The application window closes 15 January 2026.

Expected base pay for California: $150,000 – $210,000 per year. For other US states, base pay ranges from $110,000 – $190,000 per year, depending on location.

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