Market Data and Integrations Lead Software Engineer (Hybrid or US Based)
About the position 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. We are seeking a talented and experienced Lead Software Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will help design and develop financial trading applications and work with our market data infrastructure . You will be part of a passionate team working on mission-critical systems, leveraging object-oriented programming, primarily in Java, to build scalable, robust trading applications. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance features across complex, multi-threaded backend (Java) components. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues within a fast-paced financial trading environment. • Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and uphold high standards for code quality, usability, and performance. • Optimize application performance for both backend processes and frontend user experience, focusing on scalability and low latency. • Contribute to feature planning, architectural discussions, and technical documentation. Requirements • 6+ years of software engineering experience required, preferably including Java • Excellent problem-solving and execution skills • Significant experience with multi-threaded applications • Strong experience with unit testing Nice-to-haves • Knowledge of the financial trading ecosystem • Full-stack engineering experience • Experience writing high performance code Apply tot his job