Python Developer

Role: Python Developer

Location: Alpharetta, GA- onsite

Application Developer Data Protection Services

The mission of the Data Protection (DP) group is to implement the Firm's Data Cybersecurity Strategy by architecting, engineering, deploying, and operating technical data security controls and capabilities for the Enterprise. This is achieved by continued focus on architectural rigor, automation, Agile delivery, and adoption of Data Protection Services control implementations by our users and partners.

The Data Protection Services (DPS) fleet design, engineer and operate solutions that secure data at rest and in transit, escalating inappropriate usage of the Firm's data to incident responders.

This Python Backend Developer position is with the Data Protection Dev Squad. We work on building APIs that leverage vendor SaaS solutions and used for data protection. This includes building microservices and applications needed by other teams for functions such as scanning automation, masking, policy controls, scheduling and authentication management.
What will you be doing?
You will onboard new and maintain existing API microservices to support business needs and integrate with the tech ecosystem focused on sensitive data detection across all structured and unstructured data to mitigate firm risk, with Just-in-time access and minimal system owner involvement, while ensuring that scan results are available to downstream systems.
You will work on developing a frontend application for managing Data Protection automation workflows and metrics dashboard
You will work with the Data Protection Dev squad supporting Development & Operational tasks involved in data security services, ranging from service delivery, task automation, DevOps tasks and supporting an on-call rota
You will support the continuous improvement of our services through the development of automation scripting and effective observability solutions
Across the Data Protection Dev squad and stakeholder groups, you will participate in design and code reviews
You will participate in the agile structure and norms of the team
You will deliver knowledge sharing across our global Data Protection squads & chapters, providing documentation, presentations, and internal postings
You will have the opportunity to:
o Extend your technical knowledge with challenging engineering projects and the use of new technologies in areas like cloud data governance. Enjoy access to experts in the wide range of technologies at Morgan Stanley
o Learn more about the Financial Industry through various business stakeholders and industry activities and events
o Work in an open environment where everyone can express their views and make significant contributions

What were looking for:

Must have:
Development: Python, FastAPI, one of (ReactJS, AngularJS)
DevOps: Git, Test Automation
OS: Linux (in-depth), Windows
Agile: Jira
Database: MongoDB
Networking: Troubleshooting and debugging
Security Practices: Knowledge of critical cyber security controls

Would Be Nice:
Development: Data analytics, OpenAPI Prototyping, Java, Spring Boot
Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
SRE: Flux, Grafana, Splunk
Products: BigID, Varonis
Security: Synk
Jenkins
Orchestration: Kafka

Professional Skills
Experience working within Agile teams
Experience with building and scaling APIs in a microservice environment
Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITIL)
Ability to quickly learn and understand proprietary technologies in a complex, regulated environment
Self-starter with proven & demonstratable experience in technical & application support of enterprise systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with a collaborative approach
An automation/orchestration mind-set, enabling the product squads to spend more time coding and less time on manual processes

Attributes
Passionate around automation, development and problem solving
Being comfortable with frequent, incremental code testing and deployment
Take a hands-on approach to implementing work from requirements, prototyping and design, to build, automation to deployment and operations.
Own the quality and timeliness of delivery
Communicate key issues and progress updates in a regular, accurate, timely fashion