Software Engineer

The Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to join our team focused on delivering innovative data services solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including team leads, Scrum Masters, business analysts, QA engineers, and fellow developers to design, build, and maintain scalable software systems.

You will be expected to quickly understand existing systems and data models, contribute to new feature development, and help drive best practices in software engineering and DevOps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance software applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Implement robust coding practices including test-driven development and continuous integration.
• Contribute to the automation of deployment and monitoring processes.
• Continuously explore and adopt new technologies to improve system performance and team productivity.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Python (minimum 2 years).
• Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka.
• Exposure to agile methodologies and working in Scrum teams.
• AWS certification (Developer or Solutions Architect) is a plus.

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least 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.