Python Developer/DevOps Developer – SDLC Tools

Job Title

Python Developer/DevOps Developer – SDLC Tools

Overview

Client is seeking a hands‑on developer to join the Firmwide Developer Tools and Systems Group (MSDE). MSDE is responsible for shaping the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) within Morgan Stanley by implementing the tools, systems, and processes used by 12,000+ developers across the firm for software development and deployment.

The candidate will be part of a global team of experts modernizing the firm’s SDLC platform to enable deployment automation to private/public cloud environments and SaaS‑based tooling. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to next‑generation development and deployment tooling across diverse technology stacks.

Prior financial industry experience is not required – candidates from software companies are welcome.

Skills Required

• 5+ years of hands‑on development experience in Python.
• Additional experience with Java, C#, or TypeScript is an asset.
• Strong technical background and passion for SDLC tooling and processes.
• Experience with multiple SCM systems, code review systems, issue tracking tools, build tools, test frameworks, code quality tools, CI systems, and IDEs.
• Experience working as a developer on large‑scale projects in an Agile, globally distributed environment.
• Curious and investigative mindset – gets to the bottom of things.
• Experience developing tools for build automation, version control (Bitbucket, GitHub), issue tracking (Jira).
• Deployment orchestration using Terraform, Ansible, or related technologies.
• Integration experience with Azure or AWS for development and deployment tools.
• Containerization experience using Docker and Kubernetes.

Minimum Skills Required

• Familiarity with multiple SDLC and DevOps tools.
• Proven ability to work in Agile, distributed teams.
• Strong collaboration and analytical skills.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology