Credit Technology, Senior Software Engineer – Chicago
The Team
Morningstar DBRS is a Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization (NRSRO) that has earned a reputation for innovation and excellence in the financial market. This group aims to increase market transparency and provides the highest quality ratings through securities research, monitoring services, data, and technology solutions. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Credit Technology group as a Senior Software Engineer in Chicago.
Technology drives our business. Our team is made up of talented software engineers, infrastructure engineers, leaders and UX professionals. We care about technology as a craft and a differentiator.
The Role
- We are seeking a Senior JavaScript Software Engineer with full-stack experience.
- 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 in order to meet project goals.
- This position is based in our Chicago office.
Responsibilities
- Develop backend API's using node.js framework.
- Develop single page app and responsive UI using client-side frameworks such as Angular.js or vue.js.
- Create cascading style sheets (CSS) that are consistent across all browsers and platforms.
- Use an Agile approach to iteratively maintain and develop new functionality.
- Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies.
- Promote usability best practices.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or other related fields.
- 5-7 years of development experience with HTML5, JavaScript and CSS3.
- 3-5 years of experience with SPA client-side frameworks such as Angular.js or Vue.js.
- 3-5 years experience with server-side technologies such as Node.JS, or Java.
- Proven knowledge of enterprise software concerns such as security, scalability, transaction management, and concurrency.
- Familiarity with design patterns like MVC and MVVM required.
- Experience working in Scrum-based methodologies is a plus.
- Experience working with SASS, and build process management tools like Grunt or Gulp.
- Highly motivated individual with the potential and desire to learn new technologies and take on an increasing level of responsibility within the technology team.
- The ability to work independently communicates effectively and produces superior results.
- Experience within the financial services industry is desirable.
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 Groups
Total Cash Compensation Range
$114,100.00-167,350.00Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office 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.
R06_DBRSInc DBRS, Inc. - US Legal EntitySkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field
- 5-7 years development experience with HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3
- 3-5 years experience with SPA client-side frameworks such as Angular.js or Vue.js
- 3-5 years experience with server-side technologies such as Node.js or Java
- Proven knowledge of enterprise software concerns: security, scalability, transactions, concurrency
- Familiarity with design patterns like MVC and MVVM
- Experience working with SASS and build tools like Grunt or Gulp
- Experience working in Scrum-based methodologies
- Experience within the financial services industry
- Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and take increasing responsibility
What the Team is Saying
Morningstar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies include flexible PTO and a paid sabbatical every four years, often highlighted as a standout perk. Feedback suggests this structure supports strong work–life balance and meaningful breaks.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies advertise a global minimum of 16 weeks for primary caregivers, up to 8 weeks for secondary caregivers, and at least six weeks of paid caregiving leave. These offerings signal above-average support for family and caregiving needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature employer 401(k) contributions/matching, with some postings citing a 75% match on up to 7% of pay. Feedback suggests these offerings are a strong pillar of the package.
Morningstar Insights
What We Do
We are a global investment research and financial data company with 40-plus offices across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Our products and services are used daily by individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers, and institutional investors. We provide data, research, and analysis across managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and real-time global market data. The financial system can have real barriers—hidden information, friction that can slow decisions, and forces that can limit transparency and access. We work to remove them, bringing independent research, connected data, and investor-first tools to a system that needs more clarity. The people doing this work span research, technology, design, product, sales, and functional areas. We build many of our products in-house, so the work can connect directly to the tools investors use to make real financial decisions.
Why Work With Us
Morningstar’s missing is to empower investor success. We can only do that if our people feel empowered. That means finding people who think independently, bring a wide range of backgrounds with analytical rigor and genuine intellectual curiosity to the work.
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