Lead Software Engineer - FACTSET
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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.
Role/Department Description
The Content Integration Framework team is seeking a talented and motivated Lead Software Engineer with strong skills in Python and SQL .
This team, part of Data Solutions Engineering , is at the forefront of transforming how FactSet ingests and distributes data across the business. Our mission is to streamline and modernise data pipelines for both first- and third-party data, building the foundation of FactSet's future cloud-oriented service layer .
As a Lead Software Engineer , you will guide architecture and technical direction, mentor a small distributed team (UK & France), and design scalable solutions that power FactSet's global data strategy. You'll be exposed to the entire technology stack, with opportunities to rapidly prototype and deliver impactful systems at scale.
Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and development of scalable data pipelines for ingestion and transformation.
Influence the team's technical strategy and system architecture to ensure robust, high-quality solutions.
Drive adoption of infrastructure as code and promote automated, cloud- deployment practices.
Mentor and support engineers, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Required Skills
6+ years of software engineering experience.
Strong expertise in Python and SQL .
Proven success in leading the delivery of complex software systems into production.
Hands-on experience with AWS core services (S3, Glue, EKS, MSK).
Additional/Desired Skills
Strong background in designing distributed, multi-threaded systems .
Experience with Databricks and Spark .
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and deliver stretch goals.
Education
BS or MS in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent 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- 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.
- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime