Principal Software Engineer

Morningstar is seeking an exceptional Principal Software Engineer to join their growing product development team in Mumbai. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and building cloud-native applications.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience building high-quality web applications using modern engineering practices
• 3+ years of experience designing or leading the development of cloud-native applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Advanced proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern API-driven system design
• Expertise working with both relational and non-relational databases, including designing scalable data access patterns
• A proven track record of making thoughtful architectural decisions and guiding teams through ambiguity
• Strength in mentoring, coaching, and upskilling engineers across multiple seniority levels
• A passion for building user-centric products and solving complex technical problems in elegant ways
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate trade-offs, influence stakeholders, and guide technical discussions
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or Kanban delivery practices
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Relocation Assistance