3 months ago

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Software Engineer - (.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript & DataFeed ) Hybrid

FactSet

Remote HybridLondon, UKUK

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 Benchmarks and Indices business represents one of the key strategic areas of focus for FactSet’s Data Solutions organization, and it is now at a pivotal point in product maturity. There is an opportunity to innovate the business with new solutions while managing the existing business via more turnkey and standard solutions. To support this growth and maturity, the engineering team is expanding.  

As a team member, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing the Benchmark DataFeed (BDF) product. This will involve applying strong engineering principles, designing robust code, and making sound decisions. Your focus will be on delivering code that is consistently high-quality, stable, and scalable, which will enhance your understanding of the inner workings of the BDF product.  Additionally, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, including the product development team, support teams, and other engineering teams across the company. 

Responsibilities:

  • Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of data structures and algorithms, object-oriented programming, and software engineering principles.  

  • Ensure that deployed products are adequately maintained throughout their lifecycle, including participating in on-call responsibilities. 

  • Engage in design and code reviews for various products across multiple programming languages in an agile environment. 

  • Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders to translate their needs into teamwork initiatives. 

  • Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and be open to acquiring new skills and knowledge. 

  • Make substantial technical contributions to team projects, with a focus on new enhancements, stability, and performance. 

  • Be self-motivated and collaborate directly with the team lead, taking responsibility for independent project execution. 

Minimum Requirements:

  • 2-5+ years of software engineering experience required 

Critical Skills:

  • Proficiency in .NET and its development environment 

  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web frameworks/libraries such as Angular or Vue.js 

  • Familiarity with relational databases, data modeling techniques, and ORMs 

  • Familiarity with API design 

Additional/Desired Skills: 

  • Experience with C++, TypeScript, Perl 

  • Experience with Cloud platforms such as AWS or Heroku 

  • Experience or knowledge of CI/CD concepts and GitHub 

  • An interest in the financial services domain 

  • Strong technical writing and presentation skills

Education: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or similar technical field or equivalent practical experience. 

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.