Senior Software Engineer (Chicago)

Senior Software Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to produce scalable software solutions within the Workplace engineering team. You will be part of a cross-functional team that is responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. As an engineer, you should be comfortable with back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should have solid software engineering experience in building commercial-grade web-based applications and scalable cloud-centric APIs (Applications and programming interfaces). A successful candidate will be able to play an active role in managing the prioritization of work to meet project goals.

This position is based in our Chicago office. We follow a hybrid policy of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote work.

Job Responsibilities :

• Work with development teams and product managers to build software
• Design & develop client-side and server-side architecture
• Write scalable APIs using Java based technologies (Java 8+, Java Spring Boot)
• Develop software with the focus on security, availability, and scalability
• Write technical documentation

Requirements :

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 :

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days 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.