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Richard King

@richardking

Full Cycle Software Engineer at Morningstar, building fund data APIs and asynchronous AWS workflows for reliable data delivery.

United States

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At Morningstar, Inc, I designed and implemented a high-performance fund data API using OpenSearch, optimizing data retrieval and reducing database load. I also developed GraphQL BFF endpoints and integrated data sources for dynamic reporting layouts.

As Lead QA Automation Engineer at Morningstar, Inc, I built a centralized automation framework connecting AWS authentication, database access, test data management, and CI. I also established data testing strategies and CI/CD quality gates.

At InStep Software, I created a custom tool that automated a nuclear system test plan, saving 75% of test execution time and helping the project receive client sign-off on time. I also built a real-time data library for the RTView product.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

Morningstar, Inc.

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Designed and implemented a high-performance fund data API using OpenSearch, optimized backend workflows and Spring Boot APIs, developed GraphQL BFF endpoints, and orchestrated AWS SQS/Lambda data workflows. Integrated AI-assisted tools and built automated end-to-end testing frameworks.

OpenSearch Spring Boot GraphQL AWS SQS AWS Lambda GitHub Co Pilot Testing Automation Data Pipelines REST API Design Microservices

Lead QA Automation Engineer

Morningstar, Inc.

Feb 2019 - Dec 2025 (6 years 10 months)

Built a centralized QA automation framework, defined data testing strategies, standardized CI/CD quality gates, and engineered automated validation for high-volume APIs. Led root cause analysis, mentored engineers, and developed targeted test strategies for high-risk areas.

QA Automation CI CD Test Strategy Data Validation Performance Testing Root Cause Analysis Mentorship AWS Python Java

Lead QA Engineer

RedSky Technologies

Jul 2012 - Jan 2019 (6 years 6 months)

Sole QA owner for an E911 solution, developed QA methodologies, standardized defect workflows, built automated regression setups, and integrated REST SoapUI suites into Jenkins. Led product through third-party certifications.

QA E911 SoapUI Jenkins Regression Testing Test Planning Defect Management REST API Testing

General Operations / Quality Assurance

InStep Software

Apr 2009 - Jun 2012 (3 years 2 months)

Conceptualized and implemented QA software product validation processes, created custom automation tools for nuclear system test plans, developed data migration tools, and built a real-time data library for the RTView product.

QA Testing Automation Data Migration Data Conversion RTView Custom Tools