Software Engineer

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Morningstar · Chicago

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About the role

The Editorial Automation Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable software systems that power Morningstar's data-driven markets journalism. This role focuses on creating reliable, maintainable architecture and tooling that enable editors and data journalists to produce timely, accurate content using Morningstar data. You will work closely with data journalists, editors, product managers, and other engineers to translate editorial and business requirements into production-quality software. While the systems you build support editorial workflows, this is fundamentally a software engineering role, with a strong emphasis on scalable system design, code quality, and operational efficiency. Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid Policy- 4 days onsite)

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

3+ years of professional experience developing production-grade applications.

Strong programming skills in Python, R, or SQL for data analysis and transformation.

Familiarity with version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows (pull requests, code reviews).

Experience with software engineering best practices, including test-driven development, automated unit testing and functional testing, and DevOps practices such as continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD).

Ability to implement workflows that track data/API usage and automation executions. Develop reporting and dashboards to assess the reliability, performance, and operational health of automation tools.

Experience with AWS compute technologies (Lambda, ECS/ECR, EC2, API Gateway, IAM, S3) is a plus

Knowledge and practical experience with domain modeling and object-oriented design patterns and principles, such as the SOLID principles.

Experience supporting data-heavy products or internal tools.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a collaborative team environment.

Familiarity with financial markets and reporting standards, with the ability to interpret complex data sets, preferred.

Experience working within an agile environment, preferred.

Experience with data visualization tools such as Datawrapper, preferred.

We're not considering candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future

Total Cash Compensation Range

$89,625.00-131,441.66 Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive

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

100% 401k match up to 6% of salary

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 Leave

Adoption Assistance

Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities

Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses

Tuition Reimbursement

Social Health

Charitable Matching Gifts program

Dollars for Doers volunteer program

Paid volunteering days

15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Gr

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