Software Engineer

"Our mission is to enable index providers and product issuers to create new products that deliver true choice to all investors. Experts in designing, managing and calculating indices for clients; streamlining operations using leading-edge technology; and implementing best practice governance systems to meet EU Benchmarks Regulation, the firm is challenging an industry ripe for disruption.
This role will be essential in the front end development of our platform offerings, enhancing the self service capabilities of clients as well as internal analysts. The role will be engaging with product management, quantitative developers, index analysts as well as core technology groups in the company.
Technology and operations will be build out of Giessen/Frankfurt and supports a truly global business. We focus on lean processes and state of the art technology to be highly flexible in reaction to clients' & strategic requirements.
We need to be seen as more innovative, more knowledgeable and more accurate than our competitors and therefore attention to detail, subject matter expertise, technology orientation and thinking outside the standard are key requirements for this position."
Job Responsibilities- As a front end developer, you will create & enhances web applications such as our self service portals for internal and external users- You will work with state of the art cloud technologies- You will have the opportunity to work with large amounts of (realtime) data incl. visualization- You will work in an agile project team according to SCRUM.- You are involved in communication with the internal and external users of our systems
Qualifications- University degree or equivalent, with major in computer science, mathematical/physics, analytical or technical field preferred.- Experience in a web & backend development- Knowledge of JS frameworks such as Angular, React or Vue- Experiencs in NodeJS and Spring Boot- Experience with agile development approaches using SCRUM framework- Interests in financial markets are a plus- Analytical thinking, independent working style, willingness to take responsibility and ability to work in global teams
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.
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