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.

The Global Learning & Development team is responsible for aligning FactSet’s learning & development needs to corporate and strategic goals and objectives by ensuring all employees have access to the education they need to push our biggest initiatives forward. Learning Business Partners are the departments connection back to each business line, they collaborate closely with HRBPs and business unit leadership to implement new educational solutions, address knowledge gaps, increase employee engagement in learning, and support onboarding of new employees.

In Technology Learning & Enablement our mission is to empower the engineering community to achieve their strategic objective by providing them with the essential resources and support they need. In this role you will be overseeing technical learning and development for the critical APAC region. You will be working with emerging technologies and continuing to nurture FactSet’s Learning Culture

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Leadership:

• Oversee the upskilling and development of engineers across the APAC region. Working with regional leadership within Engineering and Learning & Development to ensure that their local community is given the critical support they need to succeed.
  
  

Creation and facilitation of training programs :

• New Hire Program: Develop and coordinate onboarding processes that set engineers on the path to success from day one.
• Strategic Program Development: Create and own strategic upskilling programs to accelerate FactSet’s wider technical goals.
  
  

Community Engagement

• Organize large community and culture building events such as Hackathon, Learn for a Cause, and Mentorship programs to foster innovation and collaboration.
  
  

Innovative Technology Integration:

• Work with emerging technologies, particularly Generative AI, to enhance company-wide initiatives.
• Collaborate on exciting projects such as chat.factset.io and our GenAI Skills Programming.
• Enable various company groups with the latest technological advancements.
  
  

Skills we are looking for:

• 3-5 years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize various projects
• Problem Solver: A proactive individual eager to dive into challenges and propel the company forward.
• Insightful Listener: Keep an ear to the ground to understand the daily obstacles engineers face.
• Strong communication skills
• Desire to engage with your local community
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience in teaching, mentoring or training
• Web Development experience
  
  

What We Offer:

• A culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Opportunities to work with transformative technologies.
• The chance to lead impactful programs within a global community.
• Exposure to leadership and the wider community.
  
  

Join us if you are ready to shape the future of learning and development in an engineering context! Your expertise will not only impact individual careers but also drive the collective success of our engineering teams. Be a part of a forward-looking team where we can have a significant impact on the entire firm.

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At FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-Verify

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 www.factset.com 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.