Principal Software Engineer (multiple positions)

at Morningstar, Investment Management, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Location:
Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:
Designing, coding, and debugging software (5%).
Improving the performance of existing software (5%).
Maintaining and upgrading existing software (5%).
Supervising and overseeing the technical aspects of projects (5%).
Regularly attending team meetings to discuss projects, brainstorm ideas, and put forward solutions to any issues (10%).
Be a catalyst for Application Architects, Systems Engineers, DevOps/SRE and all roles to evaluate and deliver engineering efforts across Morningstar (5%).
Advocate/enforce best practices for performance, reliability, scalability, security, and reusability at a global scale (5%).
With Technical knowledge and the CMBS and RMBS knowledge, provide the technical Leadership for multiple teams and guiding them in day-to-day development areas (10%).
Work on Architectural design and system planning, cross functional communication for the best implementation of the systems from technical standpoint as he knows technology as well as business needs (10%).
Enforce coding standards and best practices across the teams (10%).
Guide DevOps activities and implement best practices for the best operation of product (10%).
Make infrastructure related decision making for the new implementations in the product (10%).
Setting up the deployment pipeline for smooth and frequent production deployments (5%).
Supervise the infrastructure related costs and intervene to reduce the costs (5%).

***Remote work requests will be considered consistent with company's remote work policy.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a technology-related field or foreign equivalent and 8 years of software engineering experience in Lead, Principal, Senior, Associate Software Engineering or related position.
This position also requires: experience developing commercial quality software products and solutions particularly focused on distributed and real-time systems; experience with Credit Rating Industry, mostly commercial mortgage back securities, Residential mortgage back securities; experience with a variety of technology components and stacks, including Python, Java, Ruby, C#, or Bash, javascript frameworks; experience with AWS cloud platforms and SaaS architectures; experience with DevOps; experience building complex web systems; experience with performance, reliability, scalability, security, and reusability tactics and strategies; experience defining, refining, and maintaining application architectures for sophisticated end-user software products; experience in agile development practices including scrum and scaled agile; and experience with troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. in this position

Morningstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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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 plansand coverages
Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
Company-provided long- and short-term disabilityinsurance

Emotional Health
Trust-Based Time Off
6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
6-Week Paid Family Leave & Paternity Leave
Adoption Assistance
Leadership Coaching & Formal MentorshipOpportunities
Annual Education Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement

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

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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... For full info follow application link.

Morningstar and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.