Morningstar · 3 weeks ago
Lead Software Engineer - Wealth Platform
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $194K/yr
8+ years expMorningstar is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with strong backend expertise to lead the development and modernization of their model creation and data delivery systems. The role focuses on designing and enhancing systems for data delivery while providing technical guidance and mentorship to teams.
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Responsibilities
Backend & Data Platform Development: Design, develop, and enhance systems that support the creation, publication, and delivery of data and models to downstream applications
System Modernization: Maintain, upgrade, and migrate existing applications and services, ensuring stability, scalability, and efficiency
Architectural Leadership: Define and evolve backend architecture for data delivery workflows, ensuring seamless integration with Morningstar’s broader product ecosystem
Performance & Reliability: Drive improvements in system performance, resiliency, and delivery speed, while enforcing best practices in scalability and maintainability
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with architects, DevOps/SRE, product teams, and data engineers to align technical solutions with business objectives
Technical Guidance & Mentorship: Provide hands-on expertise in backend engineering, mentor junior engineers, and promote consistent engineering practices across teams
Project Oversight: Provide technical leadership for projects, ensuring design and implementation align with business and technical goals
Continuous Improvement: Stay current on emerging technologies in cloud, system design, and data engineering, introducing practices that improve delivery speed and quality
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical challenges, design effective solutions, and deliver high-quality results
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum and modern engineering practices
Proven experience designing secure services, APIs, and data pipelines
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required; advanced degree preferred
8+ years in professional software development, with a strong focus on backend engineering and data-intensive systems
Proven experience designing and building REST APIs and event-driven systems on AWS (e.g., Lambda, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, API Gateway)
Hands-on expertise with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (AWS CodePipeline, Terraform, Harness, or similar)
Preferred
Strong background in C#/.NET
Exposure to AI/ML integration in production systems
Experience with databases (RDS, SQL, NoSQL) and large-scale data delivery systems
Familiarity with Vue.js or other modern JavaScript frameworks
Proficiency in Python for scripting and data workflows
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
Company
Morningstar
Morningstar provides independent investment research to investors worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$91M2005-05-03IPO
1999-07-09Private Equity· $91M
Leadership Team
Kunal Kapoor
Chief Executive Officer
Lawrence Johnson
SVP & Head of Fintech Engagement
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