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Lead Software Engineer-(Data Engineer)
Your teams impact
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, programming languages, and data visualization tools, DS empowers them to focus on the core competencies needed to drive their business. The 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.
Job Description
FactSet is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to contribute to both the Cloud & Managed Services initiative and a batch processing application called Cornerstone, specifically in the area of Client Environments. With Client Environments, DS is building cloud-based and scheduling solutions that allow users to more easily consume the FactSet and Provider Marketplace feeds, with the goal of providing a frictionless experience that empowers clients to focus on their core competencies rather than data management. Current offerings include Data Exploration, Managed Database Services, Snowflake integration, and Databricks, all of which represent areas of potential significant growth in feed sales.
The Lead Software Engineer must have strong experience in system design, programming, and cloud-native development. The role requires deep knowledge of relational database management systems (RDBMS), including schema modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning. Proven expertise in integrating with Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, or other datalake platforms is mandatory. The candidate should be able to build scalable, distributed data solutions that leverage cloud infrastructure and enable seamless access to data for clients.
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
- Data feeds
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- Candidate Should have 8+ years experience in Data Engineering.
- Proven experience in system design for large-scale, distributed systems
- Advanced proficiency in Python, AWS, Snowflake/Databricks and/or Go preferred programming
- Strong experience with cloud-native application development and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Deep knowledge of relational database management systems (RDBMS), including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning (e.g., MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
- Hands-on expertise with modern datalake and cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, or similar
- Experience in batch and/or real-time data processing applications
- Collaborative track record with cross-functional teams on complex projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong pragmatic, iterative approach to problem solving and prototyping
- Experience with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development best practices
- Experience in technical leadership, mentoring, and architecture decision-making
- B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME in Computer Science or equivalent from a reputed college/university
What's In It For You
- 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 atwww.factset.comand follow us onXandLinkedIn.
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