Javascript Jobs in Scarborough, ON

About Morningstar

About 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 Lead 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 product suites. 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 both modern SPA and server-side rendering technology.

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.

This position is based in our Toronto office. We follow a hybrid policy of at least 4 days onsite.

Job Responsibilities

• Create web experiences that are consistent across all browsers and operating systems.
• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications and component libraries written in Vue.js and Nuxt.js (3), backed by a headless content management system.
• Design, implement, and maintain Node.js-based APIs using TypeScript.
• Deploy, debug, and monitor production-grade systems in AWS, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance across cloud-based environments.
• Ensure high performance and responsiveness of both front-end and back-end modules.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions for new features and services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in both the front-end and back-end.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving the codebase's overall quality.
• Maintain documentation for code, APIs, and processes to ensure consistency and transparency.
• Implement unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and functionality.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team’s technical growth.
• Consider nonfunctional requirements such as accessibility, performance, privacy and security when building solutions.
• Understand and leverage emerging technologies.
• Take ownership of the success of the team with a "get things done" attitude.

Qualifications

Nice to have

Base Salary Compensation Range

$90,489.00-132,711.00

Incentive Target Percentage

10% Annual

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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