Full Stack Engineer

Morningstar•Chicago, IL

1d•$92,300 - $135,383•Hybrid

About The Position

Morningstar is seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance applications and services supporting its investment data platforms and business solutions. The role primarily focuses on backend development using Java, .NET, or Python, with contributions to frontend applications to deliver end-to-end user experiences. The engineer will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand business needs, solve technical challenges, and deliver solutions. The role includes opportunities to work with modern technologies, cloud-based solutions, and AI-assisted software engineering. It requires ownership throughout the software development lifecycle and active contribution to technical strategy, product vision, and team knowledge sharing. The role does not qualify for immigration sponsorship. Morningstar will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Morningstar's hybrid work model is four days in-office each week in most locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.

Benefits

100% 401(k) match up to 6% of salary.
Stock ownership potential.
Company-provided life insurance equal to 1x salary plus commission.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions of up to $500–$2,000 annually for specific plans and coverages.
Additional medical wellness incentives of up to $300–$600 annually.
Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance.
Trust-based time off.
Six-week paid sabbatical program.
Six-week paid family caregiving leave.
Eight to 24 weeks of paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Leadership coaching and formal mentorship opportunities.
Annual flex stipend of $1,000 for personal education and well-being expenses.
Tuition reimbursement.
Charitable matching gifts program.
Dollars for Doers volunteer program.
Paid volunteering days.
15+ employee resource and affinity groups.