Lead Software Engineer-FullStack

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-FullStack (Python & VueJS/ReactJS)
Group Description
Data Solutions - Platforms and Environments department manages an industry leading content delivery platform. Clients seamlessly access organized and connected content that is easily discoverable, explorable, and procured via the FactSet Marketplace. Data is delivered via a variety of technologies and formats that meet the needs of our clients' workflows. By enabling our clients to utilize their preferred choice of industry standard databases, programing languages, and data visualization tools, we empower them to focus on the core competencies needed to drive their business.

The Data Solutions - Platforms and Environments solutions portfolio includes Standard DataFeed, Data Exploration, OnDemand (API), Views, Cornerstone, Exchange DataFeed, Benchmark Feeds, the Open:FactSet Marketplace, DataDictionary , Navigator and other non-workstation initiatives.

Job Description
The
Data Solutions - Platforms and Environments
team is looking for a talented, highly motivated Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join our Platforms and Environments Development team, an important part of one of FactSet's highest profile and most strategic areas of investment and development.

As the Full Stack Lead Software Engineer, you will design and develop Applications including UI, API, Database frameworks and data engineering pipelines, help implement improvements to existing pipelines and infrastructure and provide production support.  You will be collaborating closely with Product Developer/Business Analyst for capturing technical requirements.

FactSet is happy to setup an information session with an Engineer working on this product to talk about the product, team and the interview process.

What You'II Do

• Architect new components and Application Features for Client facing applications as a Full Stack Developer.
• Maintain and resolve bugs in existing components
• Contribute new features, fixes, and refactors to the existing code
• Perform code reviews and coach engineers with respect to best practices
• Work with other engineers in following the test-driven methodology in an agile environment
• Collaborate with other engineers and Product Developers in a Scrum Agile environment using Jira and Confluence
• Ability to work as part of a geographically diverse team
• Ability to create and review documentation and test plans
• Estimate task sizes and regularly communicate progress in daily standups and biweekly Scrum meetings
• Coordinate with other teams across offices and departments

What We're Looking For

• Master's or bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in architecting of distributed engineering applications and data pipelines
• Expert level proficiency in writing and optimizing code in Python.
• Proficient in frontend technologies such as (preferred) or ReactJS and experience with JavaScript, CSS, HTML .
• Expert knowledge of REST API Development, preferably Python Flask, Open API
• Working knowledge of Relational databases, preferably with MSSQL or Postgres
• Knowledge of Generative AI and Vector Databases is a huge plus
• Good understanding of general database design and architecture principles
• High level knowledge of datalake houses like Snowflake and Databricks is a plus
• A realistic, pragmatic approach. Can deliver functional prototypes that can be enhanced & optimized in later phases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working experience on AWS services, Lambda, EC2, S3, AWS Glue etc.
• Strong Working experience with any container / PAAS technology (Docker or Heroku)
• ETL and Data pipelines experience a plus.
• Working experience of Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, GraphQL, is a plus
• Experience in developing event driven distributed serverless Infrastructure (AWS-Lambda), SNS-SQS is a plus.
• Must be a Voracious Learner.

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.

At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.