Lead Back End Software Engineer - Hybrid (C++ is required)

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 

The Institutional Buy Side SBU is responsible for the strategy, execution and development of products that establish FactSet as the premier technology partner for the Analytics investment community.  The Buy Side Middle Office group provides a fully connected ecosystem, increases operational efficiency and reduces total cost of ownership for our clients. The Middle Office group is looking for a talented and motivated individual to join a team of software engineers building, maintaining, and driving the engine powering our Returns Analytics products. 

The engineer will collaborate extensively with Product Management and alongside other engineers within the PAR and the P&R engineering team. They will work with Developer Services, DMW, PIE, and other teams to integrate recommended technology and enhance best practices. 

This position will be a Lead Back End Software Engineering role within the Returns Analytics Engineering group. 

What You'll Do 

• Design, implement, test, document, maintain, and enhance high-quality code 

• Collaborate with other engineers, product developers and strategists to brainstorm ideas, implement prototypes and gather feedback. 

• Follow best practices such as code reviews, testing, documentation, and version control. 

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting. 

• Set milestones for self and reporting on the progress and evolution of tasks and projects 

• Collaborate with other engineering leaders to build best-in-class products and services 

• Balance and accelerate work towards technical debt reduction while delivering client-facing products 

• Work closely with PD and stakeholders to identify and prioritize work which provides the greatest value, both immediate and long-term 

What We're Looking For 

Required Skills: 

• 3+ years FactSet or industry experience in software engineering or a related field 

• Ability to develop high quality and performant software in C++, using required 3rd party tools, applications and libraries where needed 

• Ability to learn and apply internal systems and processes for developing and deploying software 

• Ability to communicate effectively with peers within the organization 

Desired Skills: 

• Knowledge of Returns Analysis and/or Portfolio Analysis​ 

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 accommodation 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. 

The budgeted salary range for this position in the states of Connecticut and New York is $140,000.00 – 165,000.00

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.

At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify