Senior Full-Stack Engineer

at Morningstar, Investment Management, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description About Morningstar Retirement At 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 Role As 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 interfaces Designing and developing APIs and services Creating data visualizations for financial insights Writing automated tests and improving system reliability Contributing to infrastructure, monitoring, and operational excellence You'll also participate in a shared on-call rotation (approximately 2 weeks every 3 months). AI-Driven Engineering We are actively integrating AI across the software development lifecycle to improve speed, quality, and scalability.

This includes:

AI-assisted development to accelerate implementation Automated code reviews to improve consistency and maintainability Intelligent issue triage and prioritization Workflow automation to reduce manual overhead Exploration of emerging capabilities such as autonomous agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and AI-generated testing We're looking for engineers who are excited to experiment with and apply these technologies in real-world scenarios. Qualifications 5+ years of experience building production-grade applications Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript Experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Vue.js or React) Solid understanding of browser technologies, HTML, and CSS Experience building backend services using frameworks such as Nuxt or NestJS Familiarity with API design and distributed systems Experience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, CLI-based agents) to enhance development workflows Curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring emerging AI technologies (e.g., LLMs, agentic systems, MCP) and applying them to real problems Why Join Us Work on meaningful problems that directly impact investors' financial futures Collaborate in a highly cross-functional, product-driven environment Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools and workflows Build modern, full-stack applications with real ownership and impact 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 plansand coverages Additional medical Wellness Incentives
• up to $300
• 600 annual Company-provided long
• and short-termdisabilityinsurance 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 & FormalMentorshipOpportunities 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.

00-167,350.00 Inclusive of annual base salary and target... 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. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account