Lead Full Stack Software Engineer (JavaScript)

About Morningstar
About Morningstar unites problem solvers with a clear goal: helping investors achieve their financial objectives. As a leading investment research and data company, we stand out by how we apply our insights to serve a broad range of users. Our independent investment research, powered by cutting-edge technology and design, provides tailored solutions that meet users' needs. With a strong foundation in data and innovation, we deliver comprehensive services to investors worldwide-empowering better decisions for individuals and those managing money for millions.
The Role
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with full-stack JavaScript experience to join the Central Technology Web Development team in support of Morningstar's Corporate Marketing. This position will be part of an engineering team focused on updating Morningstar's web-based product suites. The position includes the development of new systems, maintenance, and improvement of existing applications. Candidates should have solid software engineering experience in building commercial-grade Web-based applications using both modern SPA and server-side rendering technology.
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.
This position is based in our Chicago office. We follow a hybrid policy of at least 4 days onsite.
Job Responsibilities

• Create web experiences that are consistent across all browsers and operating systems.
• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications and component libraries written in Vue.js and Nuxt.js (3), backed by a headless content management system.
• Design, implement, and maintain Node.js-based APIs using TypeScript.
• Deploy, debug, and monitor production-grade systems in AWS, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance across cloud-based environments.
• Ensure high performance and responsiveness of both front-end and back-end modules.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions for new features and services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in both the front-end and back-end.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving the codebase's overall quality.
• Maintain documentation for code, APIs, and processes to ensure consistency and transparency.
• Implement unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and functionality.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth.
• Consider nonfunctional requirements such as accessibility, performance, privacy and security when building solutions.
• Understand and leverage emerging technologies.
• Take ownership of the success of the team with a "get things done" attitude.

Qualifications

• Friendly and enjoys working in a collaborative team with excellent spoken and written communication skills. Humble, honest, and to the point.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ Years of experience in Software Development, focusing on full-stack JavaScript development.
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, design patterns and UI frameworks.
• Experience in web-based software applications and services.
• Experience with professional software build, test and deploy practices.
• Experience with agile principles including test driven development and CICD.
• Experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Vue / React or Angular.
• Proficiency in developing universal/server-side rendered applications.
• Experience with state management libraries like Vuex, Pinia, Redux, or similar.
• Familiarity with front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite, Rsbuild, Rollup).
• Experience deploying and monitoring production applications in AWS.
• Experience in Cloud services and good understanding of cloud computing, preferred AWS.
• Strong proficiency in building and consuming RESTful API's. Knowledge of scalable architectures.
• Knowledge of any backend development in C++, Java, C#, Node.js, or Python and the ability plus willingness to adopt any languages.
• Creative thinker with ability to solve complex problems.
• Excellent self-study skills

Nice to have

• Experience with headless Content Management Systems.

Base Salary Compensation Range
$90,489.00-132,711.00
Incentive Target Percentage
10% Annual
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.
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