Lead Software Engineer

Morningstar•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Morningstar Retirement group is dedicated to providing tailored products and services to help individuals achieve their retirement goals. Our innovative solutions empower industry players to stand out, maintain competitiveness, and explore new markets. With our unique data integrations, extensive distribution networks, investment expertise, and methodologies, we are positioned as a leader in this crucial growth sector for Morningstar. We are undergoing a transformation towards a next-generation platform, using cutting-edge technologies such as TypeScript, Vue.js and containerized .NET Core, all seamlessly hosted on the AWS cloud infrastructure. Additionally, we are enthusiastic about incorporating generative AI into our systems to further enhance user experience and capabilities. The Role In this role, you will be the leader of a cross-functional squad, collaborating closely with stakeholders to drive timely delivery of projects. Your responsibilities will encompass end-to-end ownership of components, with a focus on maintaining quality, stability, and driving technical enhancements. You will form strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and success. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to learn and adapt to emerging technologies, as we strive to innovate and refine our business. This is a hybrid position with 4 days required in-office, based in Chicago or Toronto.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in developing and maintaining complex enterprise applications.
Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages and its ecosystem: TypeScript, JavaScript, and C#
Strong understanding of fundamental software concepts including Design Patterns, Object-Oriented Programming, HTTP(S), RESTful API, SSO, security, unit testing, modern browser features, and databases.
Possesses Agile and project management skills to contribute effectively to team workflows.
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Regularly use AI tools to assist with coding, debugging, design, and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with cloud-native applications and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring efficient and automated software delivery processes.
Proficiency in at least one modern front-end framework such as Vue.js or React.
Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, and responsive web design principles.
Experience with AI technologies including LLM’s, GitHub Copilot, and Agentic AI.

Responsibilities

Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions for new features and services.
Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, secure, and high-quality software solutions.
Mentor engineers to uphold code standards and to contribute to the team's technical growth.
Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.
Participate in the on-call rotation for production support every two months.

Benefits

75% 401k match up to 7%
Stock Ownership Potential
Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
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
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
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.