Senior Full-Stack Engineer

This job is with Morningstar, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.About Morningstar RetirementAt Morningstar Retirement Group, we're all in for investors. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve better retirement outcomes through personalized, data-driven guidance. We build innovative tools that adapt to each investor's unique financial situation.Our teams combine strong product thinking, close cross-functional collaboration, and thoughtful application of AI to solve complex problems and deliver high-impact solutions.Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 4 days in office)The RoleAs part of a cross-functional squad, you'll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers in building next-generation applications and tools used both within Morningstar and by external clients.In this role, you'll contribute across the full product lifecycle - from shaping user experiences and system architecture to building scalable services and delivering high-quality, production-ready features. You'll primarily work with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks such as Vue3, Nuxt, and NestJS, while contributing to backend systems built with C#/.NET and SQL.This is a hands-on, end-to-end engineering role that includes:Building intuitive, performant user interfacesDesigning and developing APIs and servicesCreating data visualizations for financial insightsWriting automated tests and improving system reliabilityContributing to infrastructure, monitoring, and operational excellenceYou'll also participate in a shared on-call rotation (approximately 2 weeks every 3 months).AI-Driven EngineeringWe are actively integrating AI across the software development lifecycle to improve speed, quality, and scalability. This includes:AI-assisted development to accelerate implementationAutomated code reviews to improve consistency and maintainabilityIntelligent issue triage and prioritizationWorkflow automation to reduce manual overheadExploration of emerging capabilities such as autonomous agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and AI-generated testingWe're looking for engineers who are excited to experiment with and apply these technologies in real-world scenarios.Qualifications5+ years of experience building production-grade applicationsStrong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScriptExperience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Vue.js or React)Solid understanding of browser technologies, HTML, and CSSExperience building backend services using frameworks such as Nuxt or NestJSFamiliarity with API design and distributed systemsExperience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, CLI-based agents) to enhance development workflowsCuriosity and enthusiasm for exploring emerging AI technologies (e.g., LLMs, agentic systems, MCP) and applying them to real problemsWhy Join UsWork on meaningful problems that directly impact investors' financial futuresCollaborate in a highly cross-functional, product-driven environmentGain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools and workflowsBuild modern, full-stack applications with real ownership and impactCompensation and BenefitsAt 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 Health100% 401k match up to 6% of salaryStock Ownership PotentialCompany provided life insurance - 1x salary + commissionPhysical HealthComprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coveragesAdditional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annualCompany-provided long- and short-term disability insuranceEmotional HealthTrust-Based Time Off6-week Paid Sabbatical Program6-Week Paid Family Caregiving LeaveCompetitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental LeaveAdoption AssistanceLeadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship OpportunitiesAnnual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expensesTuition ReimbursementSocial HealthCharitable Matching Gifts programDollars for Doers volunteer programPaid volunteering days15+ Employee Resource & Affinity GroupsTotal Cash Compensation Range$114,100.00 - 193,975.00 USD AnnualInclusive of annual base salary and target incentiveIf you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified, then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition, dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all, U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.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.100_MstarResCanad Morningstar Research, Inc. (Canada) Legal Entity