Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack JavaScript)

Morningstar; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,489 - 132,711; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

4 days in‑office per week

Job summary

Morningstar is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Central Technology Web Development team in Toronto. You will contribute to updating Morningstar’s web‑based marketing platforms, building new systems and maintaining existing applications with modern frameworks.

This role focuses on full‑stack JavaScript/TypeScript development, collaborating with cross‑functional partners, and delivering production‑quality software in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience, focusing on full‑stack JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with modern front‑end frameworks (Vue/Nuxt, React/Next.js, Angular or similar).
• Knowledge of SSR/SSG/universal JavaScript applications and browser performance fundamentals.
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills, including asynchronous programming and modern tooling.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and Node.js services; AWS or similar cloud environment familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop full‑stack web applications using Vue.js, Nuxt 3, TypeScript, Node.js and AWS.
• Build server‑side rendered and universal apps with attention to routing, caching, and performance.
• Create reusable front‑end components and contribute to design‑system patterns.
• Develop Node.js APIs, middleware, and integrations with CMS, analytics and third‑party platforms.
• Contribute to AI‑enabled marketing workflows and content personalization tooling.
• Support production delivery with testing, debugging, monitoring, accessibility and Core Web Vitals improvements.
• Troubleshoot issues across browser behavior, API responses, CMS configs, and cloud pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation and team planning while growing technical depth.

Skills

Full‑stack JavaScript/TypeScript

Vue.js/Nuxt 3

Node.js

AWS

RESTful APIs

Frontend performance

JavaScript tooling (Vite/Webpack/Rollu

Tools

Contentstack

Job description

About Morningstar

Morningstar unites problem solvers with a clear goal: helping investors achieve their financial objectives. As a leading investment research and data company, we stand out by how we apply our insights to serve a broad range of users. Our independent investment research, powered by cutting‑edge technology and design, provides tailored solutions that meet users' needs. With a strong foundation in data and innovation, we deliver comprehensive services to investors worldwide — empowering better decisions for individuals and those managing money for millions.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with full‑stack JavaScript experience to join the Central Technology Web Development team in support of Morningstar’s Corporate Marketing. This position will be part of an engineering team focused on updating Morningstar’s web‑based marketing platforms. The position includes the development of new systems, maintenance, and improvement of existing applications. Candidates should have solid software engineering experience in building commercial‑grade web‑based applications using modern frameworks.

Location

Toronto, ON (We follow a hybrid policy of 4 days onsite)

Job Responsibilities

• Develop full‑stack web applications using Vue.js, Nuxt 3, TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS.
• Build and maintain server‑side rendered and universal web applications, with awareness of routing, hydration, caching, browser behavior, and performance.
• Create reusable front‑end components and contribute to component libraries and design‑system patterns.
• Build and maintain Node.js‑based APIs, middleware, and service integrations, including integrations with headless CMS, analytics, personalization, and third‑party platforms.
• Contribute to AI‑enabled marketing workflows, including tools that assist with content creation, content migration, schema mapping, personalization, experimentation, and operational automation.
• Support production‑quality delivery through testing, debugging, monitoring, accessibility, SEO, security, privacy, and Core Web Vitals improvements.
• Troubleshoot issues across browser behavior, API responses, CMS configuration, cloud infrastructure, and build pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, documentation, and team planning while continuing to grow technical depth across the stack.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience, preferably with a focus on full‑stack JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience with modern front‑end frameworks such as Vue, Nuxt, React, Next.js, Angular, or similar.
• Familiarity with server‑side rendered, statically generated, or universal JavaScript applications.
• Solid understanding of browser fundamentals, including rendering, JavaScript execution, caching, networking, accessibility, and performance.
• Strong JavaScript or TypeScript skills, including asynchronous programming, modular code, package management, and modern build tooling such as Vite, Webpack, Rollup, or similar.
• Experience building or consuming RESTful APIs, Node.js services, middleware, or integrations with external platforms.
• Familiarity with deploying, debugging, or monitoring applications in AWS or a similar cloud environment.
• Strong communication skills, curiosity, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers, product managers, designers, content teams, and other cross‑functional partners.

Nice to have

• Experience with headless Content Management Systems like Contentstack.
• Experience developing for or partnering with digital marketing teams, particularly around content personalization, analytics, or lead generation workflows.

Base Salary Compensation Range

$90,489.00-132,711.00

Incentive Target Percentage

12.5% Annual

Other Benefits

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.

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