Software Engineer I, Infrastructure
Summary
Build and maintain core infrastructure that powers hundreds of microservices for financial data and analytics platforms using C++, Python, Linux, AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
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.
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Position Overview:
FactSet is looking for a Software Engineer I to join our Core Infrastructure organisation. The Core Infrastructure organisation’s mission is to power FactSet and its clients with secure, reliable infrastructure by advancing hybrid cloud, resiliency, and the FactSet.dev Internal Developer Platform.
In this role, you will work with a team of experienced engineers to maintain and scale Tier 0 infrastructure that’s used to host and route requests to hundreds of microservices. You will gain hands-on experience with C++, Python, Linux, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and network protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and test code changes
Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to critical issues
Participate in code reviews
Collaborate with engineers who use our infrastructure and help them solve their problems
Utilise AI tools to streamline workflows and boost productivity
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a similar technical degree, or equivalent professional experience
Ability to work a hybrid schedule, working three days per week minimum in our London office
Proficiency with a high-level programming language
Good technical, collaborative, and troubleshooting skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Desired Skills:
Proficiency with C++, Python, and Linux
Exposure to common cloud infrastructure components (AWS preferred)
Exposure to Kubernetes
Previous professional experience in software engineering or a similar field
Strong verbal and written communication skills
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.
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