Associate Software Engineer

Morningstar

. Design, build, and enhance scalable services powering the MCP Server, MCP Gateway, and AI Agent .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72,950 - $107,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building scalable services, with a strong foundation in computer science principles and modern programming languages. Proficient in leveraging AI-assisted development tools and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

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Python ProgrammingPostgreSQL EcosystemREST APIsGenAI/Agent FrameworksCloud Infrastructure

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Hard Skills

Object-Oriented ProgrammingData StructuresAlgorithmsDesign PatternsSystem DesignPerformance OptimizationScalabilityTechnical DocumentationMonitoring ToolsDebugging Tools

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GitHub CopilotClaude CodeAWSAzureVector Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Financial MarketsInvestingFund ResearchMCP-Based Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and enhance scalable services powering the MCP Server, MCP Gateway, and AI Agent
Own features end-to-end, from concept through production deployment and monitoring
Collaborate with product and design partners to understand user needs and deliver meaningful solutions
Contribute to architectural decisions and improve system design and engineering practices
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code focused on performance and scalability
Use logging, monitoring, and debugging tools to maintain high system reliability
Evaluate new tools and technologies while balancing innovation with product value
Create and maintain technical documentation and user-facing guides
Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience with at least one modern object-oriented programming language
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, REST APIs, and design patterns
Interest in building production-grade services using GenAI/agent frameworks such as LangChain, AWS Bedrock, or Copilot Studio
Experience with Python and the PostgreSQL ecosystem preferred
Familiarity with vector databases and MCP-based architectures preferred
Basic knowledge of cloud infrastructure such as AWS/Azure preferred
Interest in financial markets, investing, or fund research preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
Stock Ownership Potential
Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
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
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
Charitable Matching Gifts program
Dollars for Doers volunteer program
Paid volunteering days
15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
Hybrid work environment with four days in-office each week
Tools and resources to engage meaningfully with global colleagues