Associate Software Engineer

Morningstar•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join our Workplace Engineering team and help build high-quality, scalable software systems and APIs. In this role, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end development within a modern, cloud-first environment—collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to ship impactful solutions. This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong emphasis on clean architecture, system performance, and secure development practices. You'll be working in an environment that actively leverages AI-powered tools to enhance code reviews, boost productivity, and drive development quality. To foster continuous collaboration, we follow a hybrid policy in which you will work onsite a minimum of 4 days per week in our Chicago office

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, ideally in backend or full-stack roles
Deep experience with Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot
Strong understanding of RESTful API design and service-oriented architecture
Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server
Proficiency with AWS cloud services (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, S3, etc.)
Passion for quality: writing testable code, adopting CI/CD, and using modern dev practices
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

Design and implement secure, scalable APIs and backend services using Java (17+) and Spring Boot
Develop and maintain distributed systems in AWS, leveraging serverless and container-based architectures
Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact features with a focus on reliability and performance
Use AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality, automate repetitive tasks, and accelerate delivery (e.g., AI-based code reviews, documentation, and testing support)
Lead or contribute to technical architecture discussions and design reviews
Own the full development lifecycle—from design and implementation to deployment and monitoring
Write and maintain clear, concise technical documentation

Benefits

Financial Health
75% 401k match up to 7%
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 Bonding Leave
Adoption Assistance
Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
Annual Education Stipend
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 $70,825.00 - 120,425.00 USD Annual Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive