Full-Stack Senior Software Engineer

The Team:
Morningstar DBRS is a global credit ratings business with over 700 employees in eight offices globally. Formed through the acquisition of DBRS by Morningstar, Inc., the credit ratings business is the fourth-largest provider of credit ratings in the world. Morningstar DBRS empowers investor success by bringing more transparency and a much-needed diversity of opinion in the credit rating industry. Morningstar DBRS is a leading provider of independent rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities, financial institutions, and project and structured finance instruments globally. Rating more than 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities, we are one of the top four credit rating agencies in the world and a market leader in Canada, the U.S. and Europe in multiple asset classes.
Visit https://dbrs.morningstar.com/careers to learn more.
The Role:
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with full-stack expertise. The position includes the development of new systems and maintenance and improvement of existing applications. Candidates should have solid software engineering experience in building commercial-grade Web-based applications. You will work with other engineers to develop APIs and modernize the platform to build leading product experiences. 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 or Toronto office.
Responsibilities

• Establish strong development expertise and hands-on development of Credit Rating products with full stack expertise.
• Strong knowledge of AWS with experience of working on applications deployed on AWS Infrastructure.
• Develop end to end web application using Python as back end and framework such as AngularJS/Angular or VueJS or ReactJS for frontend.
• Use an Agile approach to iteratively maintain and develop new functionality.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies.
• Promote code re-usability, object-oriented programming and best practices for CI/CD and application security.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or an engineering field; a graduate degree is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of prior programming experience.
• Experience in Python, SQL/NoSQL databases and overall strong knowledge of AWS.
• Experience in any JavaScript framework such as AngularJS/Angular or VueJS or ReactJS will be highly advantageous
• Experience in writing object-oriented JavaScript
• Experience with automation & development tools, and dependency management will be an advantage
• Understanding of Continuous Integration (CI) and exposure to tools like Jenkins or Harness will be an advantage.
• Experience of Test-Driven Development.
• Drive continuous improvement, delivering initiatives to improve performance, processes and controls to support applications
• Distributed computing with experience in cloud computing is a plus (Amazon Web Services platform and associated technologies)
• Experience with source code management techniques using Git will be an advantage.
• Should have experience working with team following Agile methodology
• Strong coding and documentation habits are essential, as is the ability to thoroughly consider and make
• Thoughtful recommendations on all analysis, design, implementation, and troubleshooting issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact in both written and oral English.
• Proven ability to perform in a demanding environment together with a flexible attitude

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.
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 Health
  • 75% 401k match up to 7%
  • Stock Ownership Potential
  • Company 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 coverages
  • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
  • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance

• Emotional Health
  • 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

• Social Health
  • Charitable Matching Gifts program
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
  • Paid volunteering days
  • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Base Salary Compensation Range
$93,978.00 - $159,761.00
Total Cash Compensation Range
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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.