About the Role 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 buildsoftware 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: Proven experience as a full-stackdeveloper or similar role 5-7 years’ experience in back-end languages (Java) Familiarity with any databases technologies – Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL Experience in AWS (Amazon Web Services) based environment building serverless applications is a plus Excellent communication and teamwork skills Great attention to detail and organizational skills Experience within the financial services industry is desirable 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: Financial Health75% 401k match up to 7%Stock Ownership PotentialCompany 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 coveragesAdditional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annualCompany-provided long- and short-term disability insurance Emotional Health Trust-Based Time Off6-week Paid Sabbatical Program6-Week Paid Family Caregiving LeaveCompetitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Bonding LeaveAdoption AssistanceLeadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship OpportunitiesAnnual Education StipendTuition Reimbursement Social Health Charitable Matching Gifts programDollars for Doers volunteer programPaid volunteering days15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups 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.