– Frontend Strat Platform Engineer (X42 UI & Desk Tools)
We are seeking a skilled Frontend Engineer to join our Strats technology team, focusing on the development and evolution of modern UI platforms, including the X42 interface ecosystem and other Strat-driven desk tooling. This role goes beyond migration work, encompassing the design, build, and maintenance of scalable, high-impact user interfaces that directly support trading desks and business workflows.
The successful candidate will work closely with Strats, Traders, and global stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into intuitive interface solutions, and deliver robust, production-grade applications that enhance desk productivity and decision-making.
Key responsibilities include developing and enhancing UI platforms, contributing to strategic interface frameworks, and leveraging modern technologies—including emerging GenAI capabilities—to build intelligent and adaptive user experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications across X42 UI platforms and other Strat interface tools
Partner with Strats and Trading desks to understand business workflows and translate them into scalable UI solutions
Build reusable components, libraries, and frameworks to accelerate UI delivery across desks
Contribute to modernization initiatives, including selective migration of legacy AngularJS applications to React-based architectures
Ensure high standards of code quality through code reviews, testing, and performance optimization
Collaborate with global teams across regions, aligning with London trading hours where required
Integrate and experiment with GenAI capabilities to enhance UI intelligence, automation, and user productivity
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on frontend engineering
Proven expertise in React and modern JavaScript (ES6+) ecosystems
Experience building scalable UI platforms and reusable component libraries
Strong understanding of UI/UX principles in trading or data-intensive environments
Ability to work closely with business stakeholders to drive requirements and delivery
Excellent communication skills and ability to operate in a global, collaborative setup
Hands-on experience with TypeScript
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Angular / AngularJS (especially in modernization or migration contexts)
Exposure to financial markets, trading systems, or front-office tooling
Experience working with Strat teams or in a quantitative/front-office engineering environment
Familiarity with UI platform architecture (e.g., micro-frontends, modular UI frameworks)
Experience or strong interest in GenAI technologies, including building AI-assisted workflows, copilots, or intelligent UI features
What We’re Looking For
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to deliver end-to-end UI solutions
Passion for building intuitive, high-impact tools for front-office users
Interest in shaping next-generation interface platforms with AI-driven capabilities
Ability to balance engineering rigor with fast-paced desk delivery needs
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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
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.
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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