Senior Full-Stack Engineer – FinTech APIs (Hybrid)

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Stock ownership

Life insurance

Health benefits

Wellness incentives

Disability insurance

Sabbatical leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Morningstar is seeking a Senior JavaScript Software Engineer to join the Credit Technology group in Chicago. You will develop backend APIs with Node.js and build SPA front-ends using Angular.js or Vue.js, while applying best practices for security, performance, and scalability.

You will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with engineers across disciplines, supporting an Agile workflow, and contributing to modernization efforts of the platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or 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.
• Experience working in Scrum-based methodologies is a plus.
• Experience working with SASS, and build process management tools like Grunt or Gulp.
• Highly motivated with willingness to learn and take on responsibility.

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.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Angular.js

Vue.js

Node.js

Java

Security

Concurrency

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math or related

Tools

SASS

Grunt

Gulp

Job description

Morningstar is seeking a Senior JavaScript Software Engineer to join the Credit Technology group in Chicago. You will develop backend APIs with Node.js and build SPA front-ends using Angular.js or Vue.js, while applying best practices for security, performance, and scalability.

You will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with engineers across disciplines, supporting an Agile workflow, and contributing to modernization efforts of the platform.