Morningstar

Senior Software Engineer

Morningstar$128K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
  • 4 years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer or related role
  • 4 years of experience with version control systems (Git)
  • 4 years in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Harness, etc.)
  • 3 years of experience developing responsive UIs using JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js/React/Angular)
  • 2 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Responsibilities

  • Write clean, maintainable, efficient code following TDD and coding standards
  • Design and maintain scalable, customer-facing web applications and APIs using Java and Spring Boot
  • Manage and optimize data storage with SQL and file-based databases
  • Participate in code reviews and mentorship, and maintain technical documentation
  • Collaborate with teams to develop software solutions aligning with business needs
  • Implement microservices and manage AWS cloud infrastructure
  • Document architecture design and communicate decisions to stakeholders

Benefits

  • 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
  • Comprehensive health benefits including premium discounts and HSA contributions
  • Trust-Based Time Off and a 6-week paid sabbatical
  • 6-week paid family caregiving leave and competitive parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and an annual flex stipend for education/well-being expenses
  • Paid volunteering days and a charitable matching gifts program
Full Job Description

Job Duties:
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and coding standards (15%). Design, develop, and maintain scalable, customer-facing web applications and APIs, ensuring high performance and reliability using Java and Spring Boot framework (15%). Manage and optimize data storage and retrieval using relational (SQL, Postgres) and file-based databases (10%). Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and knowledge sharing with team members and create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, API specifications, and code-level documentation (10%). Work with developmental teams and product managers to design and develop software solutions catering to various business requirements (10%). Apply Java, multi-threaded application, and cloud technologies such as AWS to build, test, deploy and host solutions (10%). Write a suite of automated unit tests to individual units of the application to ensure code is up to Sonar standards (10%). Collaborate with cross-functional team and contribute to system architecture, implement microservices, and manage cloud-based infrastructure using AWS (10%). Document architecture design and related software functionality & communicate architecture and functionality decisions/issues/solutions to colleagues and stakeholders (10%). ***Remote work requests will be considered consistent with company’s remote work policy.

Job Requirements:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or foreign equivalent and 4 years of experience in Full Stack Engineer, Associate Software Engineer, or related position.

This position also requires 4 years of experience managing version control systems (Git) effectively in collaborative environments. 4 years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Harness, and Cloudbees to ensure smooth deployments. 4 years of experience monitoring application performance and reliability with tools like New Relic and Splunk. 4 years of experience working in AWS-based environments, building, and deploying serverless applications and microservices using AWS services such as Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, SQS, EC2, and CloudFormation. 3 years of experience developing, delivering, and maintaining professional-grade software with an emphasis on scalability, security, and maintainability showcasing expertise in object-oriented programming. 3 years of experience building responsive and dynamic user interfaces using JavaScript frameworks like Vue.js (or React/Angular as applicable). 3 years of experience developing RESTful APIs using Java and managing data through XML, relational (SQL, Postgres), and file-based databases. 3 years of experience with backend XML, relational, and file-based databases (SQL and Postgres). 3 years of experience adhering to software engineering best practices, including writing clean, maintainable, test-driven, secure, and scalable code following Sonar-approved coding standards. 3 years of experience working with product owners and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives. 2 years of experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform to build and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructures. Experience working in agile teams, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to cross-functional collaboration to meet project goals. *Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, and experience.

Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. in this position

Base Salary Compensation: $128,353

Compensation and Benefits

At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:

  • Financial Health

    • 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary

    • Stock Ownership Potential

    • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission

  • Physical Health 

    • Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages

    • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual

    • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance

  • Emotional Health 

    • Trust-Based Time Off

    • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program

    • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave

    • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave

    • Adoption Assistance

    • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities

    • Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses

    • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Social Health 

    • Charitable Matching Gifts program

    • Dollars for Doers volunteer program

    • Paid volunteering days

    • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

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About Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors. Morningstar provides data on approximately 530,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 18 million equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with more than $200 billion in assets under advisement and management as of December 31, 2020. The company has operations in 29 countries.
Learn more about Morningstar
Size
10,038 employees
Market Cap
$9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$223.6 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+16.3%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
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