Lead Software Engineer

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.

At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients' needs and exceeding their expectations.

Lead Software Engineer (Python + AWS)
Your Team's Impact
We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to lead our Data Acquisition team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance Data Acquisition platform/systems that drive our collection processes. This role requires understanding of Acquisition platforms, and strong leadership skills to guide a team of talented engineers.

Join our team and contribute to building robust, reliable, and scalable applications and platforms. You will work on both internal and external client-facing applications that shape the user's experience and drive FactSet's growth through technological innovations.

What You'II Do

• Work on the Acquisition platform target to handle sourcing of millions of documents annually, being built on Microservice Architecture. Focus on developing new features and UI while supporting and maintaining existing systems, ensuring the platform's continuous improvement.
• Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable systems that provide reliable services to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product Owners, Architects, and other stakeholders to define system requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
• Implement best practices for software development, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration.
• Participate in peer code reviews, maintaining project/operational documentation and help with training/coaching of team members
• Mentor and lead a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Work independently and deliver in a deadline focused environment
• Manage production releases, bug fixes and respond to outages in a time critical fashion
• Operate within an agile framework, collaborating with engineers and product developers using tools like Jira and Confluence. Engage in test-driven development and elevate team practices through coaching and reviews.
• Work effectively as part of a geographically diverse team, coordinating with other departments for seamless project progression.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on building larger scale systems.
• Proven experience in leading software engineering teams, particularly in the context of building & maintaining larger scale systems.
• Strong skills in Python, AWS, Frontend to comprehend and contribute to existing applications.
• Experience with frontend technologies like Angular, React or to support development of key interfaces
• Experience in building and deploying production-level services, demonstrating ability to deliver reliable and efficient solutions.
• Proven experience working with APIs, ensuring robust connectivity and integration across the system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are critical for developing innovative solutions and optimizing existing platform components.
• Excellent collaborative and communication skills, enabling effective interaction with geographically diverse teams and key stakeholders.

Ability to prioritize and manage work effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating self-direction and resourcefulness.

What's In It For You
At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

• The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
• A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
• Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
• Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.

Learn More About Our Benefits Here.
Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.

Company Overview
FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award winner. Learn more at  and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

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