Full Stack Engineer

At Morningstar, empowering investor success is at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a talented and motivated Full-Stack Software Engineer with a strong focus on Java, .NET, and Python backend development to join our engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance applications and services that support our investment data platforms and business solutions. While your primary focus will be backend development, you will also contribute to frontend applications, helping deliver seamless, end-to-end user experiences. You will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs, solve complex technical challenges, and deliver impactful solutions. We value engineers who take ownership, embrace challenges, continuously improve their skills, and bring fresh ideas to the team. You will have opportunities to work with modern technologies, contribute to cloud-based solutions, and explore innovations in AI-assisted software engineering.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and reliable software applications that address business and investor needs.
• Apply object-oriented design principles, common design patterns, and software engineering best practices to build maintainable solutions.
• Follow modern development practices, including code reviews, automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions and intuitive user experiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve application performance, code quality, system architecture, and development processes.
• Explore and adopt emerging technologies, including cloud computing and AI-powered tools, to drive innovation and engineering efficiency.
• Take ownership of features and projects throughout the software development lifecycle, demonstrating accountability, initiative, and a results-oriented mindset.
• Contribute to product vision, technical strategy, and team success through collaboration, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience, with strong programming skills in Java, .NET, or Python.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, software design patterns, and backend development, including RESTful APIs.
• Experience with relational databases such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL, including SQL development and query optimization.
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks such as Vue.js, React, or Angular.
• Familiarity with software engineering best practices, including Git, automated testing, CI/CD, and application security.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to take ownership and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with AWS, Docker, and cloud-based application development and deployment.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, LLMs, or AI agents.
• Familiarity with Linux environments, Apache Tomcat, and production application troubleshooting.

Preferred:

• Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC, or Spring Data JPA.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• AWS certification or an interest in expanding cloud engineering expertise.
• Experience developing applications or services in the financial services, investment, or data management industry.

This role does not qualify for immigration sponsorship.  Morningstar will not be considering candidates that require immigration sponsorship now or in the future for this role.

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

Total Cash Compensation Range

Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive

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.