Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

Python QA Automation Engineering_Vice President_Software Engineering

Profile Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Operation Technology Team as Vice President of Python Automation & Quality Engineering.

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.

Division

Operations Technology develops and maintains systems in support of Morgan Stanley's global Operations, including (but not limited to) Settlements, Confirmations, Regulatory Reporting, Position Keeping, Corporate Actions processing and other post-trade functions. Operations Technology is a global organization that is client-focused and functionally aligned. Our organization is built to support our clients functional, regional and business-facing requirements while delivering innovative technology and ensuring plant and processing stability. The Firm operates at scale with up to 40 million trades processed on peak volume days and hundreds of billions of dollars of daily settlements with activity ongoing in multiple countries and currencies across the globe. There is a great breadth of financial products that our Operations plant handles across equity and fixed income, from cash products to complex derivatives and loans.

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:

This role will be responsible for defining and driving the vision, architecture, and execution of robust Python-based API test automation frameworks across our enterprise platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a track record of delivering scalable, high-quality automation solutions aligned with modern software development and DevOps best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the strategy, design, and delivery of enterprise-grade API automation frameworks supporting RESTful and SOAP services.
• Provide technical leadership across global QA and engineering teams; mentor and grow automation developers to achieve excellence.
• Oversee architecture and implementation of scalable, high-performing, and maintainable test solutions using Python, SQL, and cloud-native technologies.
• Drive automation-first quality strategies, enabling faster, reliable, and secure software delivery through CI/CD pipelines.
• Partner with Product, Development, DevOps, and Data Engineering teams to align quality goals with business priorities.
• Monitor and continuously improve API test coverage, performance benchmarks, and defect resolution processes.
• Lead innovation in automation by evaluating emerging technologies such as AI/ML-driven testing, synthetic monitoring, and data visualization (e.g., Power BI).
• Represent QA Automation in executive forums and contribute to enterprise architecture and engineering strategy.

What you'll bring to the role:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and test automation, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or VP-level role.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python, API test frameworks (Pytest, Requests), and working knowledge of data platforms like DB2, GreenPlum.
• Proven track record of implementing robust CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Docker, etc.) in Agile/DevOps environments.
• Strong experience with REST/SOAP API testing, JSON/XML parsing, schema validation, and request/response debugging.
• Familiarity with secure API authentication (OAuth, JWT), and API documentation standards (Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Hands-on experience in distributed systems, microservices architecture, message queues, and event-driven APIs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, influence stakeholders, and deliver strategic outcomes.

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.

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.