Senior Software Engineer (multiple positions)

at Morningstar, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Location:
Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:
Maintain and develop Morningstar's ByAllAccounts data aggregation system that gathers data from thousands of Financial Institution's websites using the Parsing system to extract and translate financial data (15%).
Work on projects to improve parser system to optimize parsing process and prevent possible problems in the future (20%).
Handle entire software development life cycle, including a detailed plan for how to develop, alter, maintain, and replace a software system (20%).
Evaluate alternatives to technical approaches and justify the selected approach (15%).
Recommend alternative approaches to the final designs and provide reasoning for the selection (10%).
Direct technically junior engineers in pursuit of an assigned task objective, including software maintenance, design and development (10%).
Anticipate problems for proposed code changes and provide suitable alternatives (10%).

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

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field and 5 years of relevant software development experience in the position of Software Engineer or a related position. Alternatively, we will accept a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field and 2 years of relevant software development experience in the position of Software Engineer or a related position.
This position also requires: experience with data parsing techniques and financial data terminology; experience in scheduling tasks and objectives; experience with mentoring and guiding junior team members technically; experience with software product architecture; experience with software design; experience with Object Oriented Programming; and experience with: HTML, HTTP Protocol, Java, JavaScript, and Regular Expressions.

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 to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

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.