Full Stack Application Developer Jobs in New York

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 Workplace Engineering position at the Associate level, which is part of the job family responsible for managing and optimizing the technical environment and end-user experience across various workplace technologies, ensuring seamless operations and user satisfaction across the organization.

Morgan Stanley
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

The Workplace Design & Delivery (WDD) Operations team is seeking a Junior Full Stack Developer to support Workforce Technology Services (WTS), with a focus on PMO enablement and ADS / Hardware Governance. The role will contribute to the design, development, enhancement, and support of internal business applications, reporting capabilities, automation solutions, and governance tooling that support planning, execution, oversight, and decision-making across strategic Workforce Technology initiatives.

The successful candidate will partner with program managers, PMO leadership, governance teams, sourcing and procurement partners, finance stakeholders, and technology teams to deliver practical, scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency, data quality, transparency, and control discipline.

This opportunity offers exposure to enterprise-scale technology programs and the ability to build capabilities across full stack development, automation, reporting, data integration, and project management processes within a controlled and collaborative environment.

What you'll do in the role:
Full Stack Application Development

• Design, develop, test, enhance, and maintain internal web-based applications that support WDD operations, PMO processes, and governance activities.

• Contribute to the ongoing development and support of strategic PMO and governance platforms, including BranchView, WDD Project Tracker, and the Portfolio Reporting Tool (PRT).

• Develop front-end interfaces and back-end components that improve usability, scalability, performance, and access to reliable data.

• Participate in the application lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and production support.

Reporting, Analytics, and Data Integration

• Build and maintain reporting solutions that support PMO governance, management oversight, and executive decision-making.

• Develop dashboards, weekly status packages, RAG reporting, executive summaries, and portfolio analytics to provide consistent and actionable insight.

Automation and Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline operational, governance, and reporting workflows through automation and process improvement.

• Develop solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and related technologies to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and strengthen auditability.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance PMO effectiveness, governance controls, and delivery transparency.

• Create solutions that improve tracking of actions, risks, dependencies, and project delivery metrics across global programs.

Governance and Operational Support

• Support ADS and Hardware Governance initiatives through internal tooling, process automation, and reporting enhancements.

• Assist with data management, governance reporting, compliance support, and audit-readiness activities.

• Ensure solutions are developed in alignment with organizational controls, technology standards, operational governance requirements, and data management expectations.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience developing web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies.

• Knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML/CSS, React or similar front-end frameworks, REST APIs, SQL, and database concepts.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate.

• Experience working with structured and unstructured data sources and applying sound data quality practices.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail and control awareness.

• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Jira, PPM, SharePoint, Power BI, or other enterprise reporting and collaboration platforms.

• Exposure to project management, PMO, governance, or technology delivery environments.

• Experience building workflow automation, reporting, or data integration solutions.

• Understanding of governance, risk, compliance, operational controls, or audit requirements within an enterprise technology organization.

Business Impact
This role supports a portfolio of strategic Workforce Technology initiatives across multiple regions and contributes to improved operational transparency, governance effectiveness, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency. The scope includes support for workplace modernization, hardware lifecycle management, demand governance, and enterprise project delivery activities.
By developing sustainable internal applications, reporting capabilities, and automation solutions, this role helps reduce operational risk, strengthen auditability, and improve the effectiveness of the WTS PMO and governance functions.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients - helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $95,000 and $125,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.