Software Engineer III (C++)

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.

Your Team's Impact

At FactSet, Formulas are a primary avenue through which our clients engage with financial content. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Engineer to join our Formula Services Team. Our team develops and maintains the infrastructure and applications that power over half a million formulas, relied upon by 80,000 global clients. Your responsibilities include overseeing workflows that involve development, analytics, profiling, and testing of the Formula development workflow.

What You'll Do

• Architect, implement, and test formula infrastructure using scripting languages like Perl & Python.
• Develop and maintain FormulaCentral tools based on .NET Core.
• Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Optimize client workflows to maintain high-performance systems.
• Integrate with external data sources, particularly RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Adhere to industry best practices while working with innovative technologies, including Large Language Models (LLM) and Data warehousing.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and continuously integrate them into our evolving stack.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in software engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Perl is essential.
• Knowledge of C++ is an advantage for understanding the build infrastructure.
• Proficiency in .NET Core web services
• Expertise in RESTful API interactions and the JSON data format.
• Experience with database systems including MSSQL and PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with at least one front-end development framework such as AngularJS (1.x) or Vue.js.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
  
  

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.

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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.