Software Engineer – Python

The Morningstar Indexes Team leverages its expertise in equity research, manager research, asset allocation, and portfolio construction to create innovative investment solutions. Using Morningstar's proprietary intellectual property, the team develops indexes that help investors achieve their goals throughout the investment process, including market monitoring, benchmarking, and asset allocation.
As a fast-growing business, Morningstar Indexes offers a comprehensive suite of global equity, fixed income, commodity, and asset allocation indexes.

The Role
The Indexes Technology Team is seeking a hands-on Backend Software Engineer with strong Python expertise and working knowledge of Java. In this role, you will build and maintain REST APIs, microservices, and data processing solutions that support Morningstar's index and mutual fund data platforms.
You will work within an Agile environment alongside experienced engineers who will support your professional and technical growth. The technology stack is Python-focused, utilizing FastAPI, Pandas, NumPy, and pytest,



while also supporting established Java Spring Boot applications. The platform operates on AWS and leverages PostgreSQL, Kafka, Docker, and modern engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop backend applications and REST APIs using Python (FastAPI/Flask).
• Contribute to enterprise-grade applications built with Java Spring Boot.
• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices with clean, scalable, and well-tested code.
• Create and maintain unit and integration tests using pytest and JUnit.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application and production issues across the technology stack.
• Collaborate closely with team leads, business analysts, quality assurance teams, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Learn and adopt up-to-date s

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