
OOP Developer - Director
On site
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Full Time
31-03-2025
Job Specifications
We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director, Object Oriented Developer (AI Developer) in Enterprise Architecture team to focus on building AI Architect empowering architects and developers in making informed, data-driven decisions, automating repetitive architecture tasks, and streamlining documentation workflows.
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 Data & Analytics Engineering III position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for providing specialist data analysis and expertise that drive decision-making and business insights as well as crafting data pipelines, implementing data models, and optimizing data processes for improved data accuracy and accessibility, including applying machine learning and AI-based techniques.
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.
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
Design, develop, and optimize complex data pipelines and ETL processes.
Architect and implement large-scale data ecosystems and analytics platforms.
Drive innovation in data engineering by exploring new tools and techniques.
Optimize data storage, processing, and retrieval for performance and cost efficiency.
Define data engineering standards, guidelines, and best practices.
Lead cross-functional teams in solving complex data problems and challenges.
Act as a subject matter expert in data architecture and engineering domains.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and drive data strategy.
Contribute to the development of the data engineering roadmap and vision.
Design, develop, and implement a scalable, AI-driven architecture platform.
Work closely with architects and data scientists to embed AI/ML models into the system for enhanced decision-making, such as recommendation engines.
Drive the adoption of AI Architect and best practices across the development teams, ensuring consistency and alignment with enterprise standards.
Participate in and lead architecture communities of practice to foster knowledge-sharing and innovation within the organization.
Stay updated on the latest architecture and technology trends relevant to financial services, such as cloud computing, data security, AI, and distributed systems.
What You'll Bring To The Role
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Extensive experience in building and optimizing data pipelines and architectures.
Proficiency in data warehousing solutions like Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery.
Strong expertise in data modelling, data cleaning, and data transformation techniques.
Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring junior team members.
Excellent knowledge of data quality and governance best practices.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
5+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, or Python
End-to-end Systems Development: Proven ability to architect and build complex systems with a long-term vision.
Expertise in financial services applications, including knowledge of transaction processing, risk management, and data security.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex architectural ideas to diverse stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a track record of innovative solution design in complex environments.
Understanding of experimental design, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision making. Proficiency in collaborating with data scientists to translate advanced models into scalable production code.
Familiarity with AI-driven frameworks like knowledge graphs, natural language processing (NLP), or recommendation systems is a big plus.
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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.
At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect, and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the calibre of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity.
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.
At Morgan Stanley Glasgow, we support the Firm’s global Operations, Technology, Finance, Corporate, and Institutional Securities divisions. The Glasgow office, known for its excellence in process, client service & leadership, has led us to win numerous innovation and people awards. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Glasgow community since 2000, steadily contributing to the development of a vibrant local financial services and fintech industry. Everyone is encouraged to chart their own meaningful career and achieve goals with the support of our best-in-class training and development opportunities.
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.
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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll ...
About the Company
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, our firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm and everything we do is guided by our five core values: Do the right thing, put cl... Know more
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