Morningstar is a global leader in investment research, financial data, and technology solutions. With a presence in more than 30 countries, the company helps investors make informed decisions through robust analytics, portfolio management tools, and market intelligence. In India, Morningstar operates as Morningstar India Private Ltd., fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. The firm’s technology teams are at the heart of its product ecosystem, building scalable platforms that serve millions of users worldwide. The Associate Software Engineer role in Mumbai is designed for early‑career developers who have 1–2 years of hands‑on experience building commercial‑grade web applications or APIs. Reporting to senior engineers, you will work on end‑to‑end development of financial products, contribute to cloud‑native services on AWS, and ensure high‑quality code through test‑driven practices. The position follows a hybrid work model, encouraging regular in‑office collaboration while offering flexibility for focused development work. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using C# and .NET 8. 2. Build and expose RESTful Web APIs following best practices for security and performance. 3. Implement data access layers with Entity Framework and LINQ, interfacing with SQL Server and PostgreSQL. 4. Write asynchronous code to improve application responsiveness and throughput. 5. Develop, deploy, and monitor AWS services such as Lambda, Fargate, and SQS. 6. Create comprehensive unit tests and participate in continuous integration pipelines. 7. Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior team members. 8. Diagnose and resolve production incidents, ensuring minimal downtime. 9. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA to deliver features on schedule. 10. Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose improvements to existing systems. Tech Stack: C#, .NET 8/.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Web APIs, Entity Framework, LINQ, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, AWS Lambda, AWS Fargate, Amazon SQS, XML, Git, CI/CD tools, JIRA, Agile Scrum. Growth Path: Starting as an Associate Engineer, you can progress to Software Engineer, Senior Engineer, and eventually lead architecture or product roles. Morningstar invests in employee upskilling through certifications, internal tech talks, and mentorship programs, enabling you to deepen expertise in cloud computing, data engineering, and financial technology. Why Join Morningstar? You will work on mission‑critical financial products that impact real investors, gain exposure to cutting‑edge cloud services, and be part of a supportive, knowledge‑sharing community. The hybrid model balances teamwork with focused remote work, and the company’s emphasis on continuous learning ensures a clear trajectory for career advancement.