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.
FactSet, a leading provider of financial information and analytics, helps the world’s best investment professionals outperform. We’ve been recognized as one of FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work for and a Best Workplace in the United Kingdom and France. Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, with over 12,000 employees worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, FactSet has achieved $1.4 billion in annual revenues.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics, engineering or natural sciences - or several years of professional experience in the field of professional software development
• 3+ years of professional experience in designing and developing complex software solutions in C++ under Unix operating systems
• Experience in programming client/server systems and dealing with network protocols
• Experience with debugging using standard tools like gdb, tcpdump, strace
• Knowledge of multithreaded programming and common techniques for coordinating access to shared data
• Ability to work independently
• High level of commitment, team spirit and flexibility to work successfully in a dynamic environment
• Excellent command in spoken and written English.

• Design, implementation and development of high-performance server software providing complex query capabilities on volatile data sets
• Management of the source code and its development status in a central Git repository
• Documentation and review of the software
• Collaboration with the operations team on software changes and deployments
• Responsibility for the operational capability and usability of server software in the department (elimination of software bugs, 3rd-level support)
• Continuous training and usage of application of software engineering methods that serve to increase the efficiency and stability of in-house developments
• Knowledge transfer to team colleagues
• Collaboration with colleagues from other areas – e.g. product management - at various stages of the software development cycle