Software Engineer III (Python+ AWS)

Overview

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.

Department Brief

Data Solutions (DS) is the industry leading content delivery platform. 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. Our solutions portfolio includes Standard DataFeeds, Cloud & Managed Services, Data Exploration, OnDemand (API), Views, Cornerstone, Exchange DataFeeds, Benchmark DataFeeds, the Open:FactSet Marketplace, and other non-workstation initiatives.

DS is seeking a software engineer to contribute to a Batch processing application called Cornerstone, specifically in the area of Client Environments. With Client Environments, DS is building scheduling solutions that allow our users to more easily consume the FactSet and Provider Marketplace feeds, with a goal of providing a frictionless experience that empowers clients to focus on their core competencies rather than data management. All of these represent areas of potential significant growth in feed sale

What You'll Do

• Play a major role in building and enhancing existing and new environments
• Work with an existing Agile team
• Collaborate with internal groups such as Cloud Team and Standard Datafeeds
• Collaborate with external vendors such as Snowflake, Databricks and Microsoft
• Balance stability and innovation in operational areas related to databases, runtime, on-call support, and deployment procedures
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding project status, challenges and obstacles.
  
  

• Track record of success on large scale projects in collaboration with others
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with C#, python, AWS, Snowflake/Databricks and/or Go preferred
• Relational database experience, preferably with MSSQL
• A realistic, pragmatic approach, encouraging prototyping and iterative development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in cloud development a plus
  
  

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 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.