Mid Level Lead Software Engineer Jobs
Mid level lead software engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own features end to end, guide junior teammates, and make architectural decisions without constant oversight. Openings run across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Investment & Asset Management, with a strong mix of remote and hybrid work, and employers like JPMorganChase, Esri, and TikTok hiring at this level now.
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Company Profile:
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment, and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide, including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
In Technology, 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.
What you’ll do in the role:
Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. is seeking a Director, Lead Software Engineer in Alpharetta, Georgia to design, develop and maintain the corporate client platform within the Wealth Management suite of Java-based applications. Architect core backend components, establish coding standards, and conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality software delivery. Work on the planning, assignment, and tracking of software development work, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements. Build web interfaces using AngularJS and HTML5, and collaborate closely with business, operations, and cross functional stakeholders to gather requirements and validate solution designs. Prepare and review functional and technical specifications, evaluate test plans, and partner with quality assurance (QA) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) teams to ensure timely and accurate testing. Produce reliable time, effort, and cost estimates based on incomplete or evolving requirements. Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.
What you’ll bring to the role:
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Requires a Master’s Applied Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field of study.
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Requires three (3) years of experience in the position offered or three (3) years as a Technology Manager, Technology Lead, Module Lead, Software Engineer or a related role.
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Requires three (3) years of experience with the following skills:
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Building Enterprise applications using Java and JEE technologies including Core Java, Multithreading, Java Virtual Machines (JVMs) Tuning, Collections, Data Structure, and Enterprise Java Beans (EJB);
- Java EE backend system design;
- Multi-tiered web application development using Spring tools including Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring JDBC, Transactions, Aspect Oriented Programming (AOP) and Spring Security;
- Oracle;
- MS SQL;
- DB2;
- PL/SQL;
- Creating and deploying Micro Services including Java Micro Services;
- RESTful Webservices;
- Apache Camel Integration framework;
- Hibernate;
- JMS MQ’s and Apache Kafka;
- Weblogic;
- Jboss;
- Working with large enterprise applications, including security and entitlements;
- Building Internal Java Frameworks;
- TDD using Junit;
- Jenkins;
- Teamcity;
- Gradle;
- Maven;
- Intellij IDE;
- GIT;
- JIRA;
- Agile development methodologies; and
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Working in the financial industry, including Wealth management and FIX Message usage.
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Requires two (2) years of experience with the following skills:
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AngularJS.
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Requires one (1) year of experience with the following skills:
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Generative AI experience including GitHub Copilot;
- GainsKeeper Integration;
- Working in Stock Plan-based products.
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.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $158,500 and $158,500 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.
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Mid Level Lead Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level lead software engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just execution. Highlight projects where you drove decisions, unblocked teammates, or delivered a feature from design to deployment. Tailor your resume to show scope, not just tasks. Recruiters at this level want evidence you can operate independently and take responsibility for outcomes, so lead with your most complex, self-directed work.
Which companies hire mid level lead software engineers?
Companies hiring mid level lead software engineers right now include JPMorganChase, Esri, and TikTok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including high-growth startups that need engineers who can lead without a large management layer and established enterprises building out cross-functional product teams.
Are there remote mid level lead software engineer jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 31% of mid level lead software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many engineering teams now operate across distributed locations. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you narrow to fully remote or hybrid openings quickly.
How do I move up to a mid level lead software engineer role?
Growth from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating ownership, not just time. Focus on taking full responsibility for discrete features, seeking code-review and architecture feedback, and making your impact measurable through shipping, performance gains, or reliability improvements. Engineers who move up fastest demonstrate they can operate with less direction and consistently bring others along with them.
Which industries hire the most mid level lead software engineers?
Mid Level lead software engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they are scaling products rapidly and need engineers who can take ownership of features without requiring heavy management oversight to deliver.