Graduate Software Engineer (January 2015) # 1087 | FactSet Research System Inc. | London UK
Graduate Software Engineer (January 2015)
Job Code :
1087
Location :
London London UK EC2A 2DQ
Job Type :
Full Time
Career Level :
Entry Level
Education :
Bachelor's Degree
Skill :
Programming -> Java, Perl, C++
Information Technology -> Applications Development
Information Technology -> Applications Development
Category :
Software Engineering
Job Description :
With intellect, analytical and problem solving skills to spare,
FactSet’s Software Engineers enjoy being the integral component of our
business.
As a Graduate Software Engineer, after an initial 5 week class room based training period you will be working on critical production systems, ensuring FactSet’s financial information products are always available, fast, reliable and scalable; continually searching for improvements, solving complex issues and working on new innovative products and services.
Our teams in London work with some of the core parts of our product suite that include real time systems, messaging, content integration and analysis tools. Software Engineers will be driving reliability, data, infrastructure and applications that are a core part of the Global Investment Market. The solutions you will find will require high levels of original thinking and creativity. Our UK Engineering teams work on a wide variety of platforms (Windows, Linux, Unix and VMS) and in a number of core languages (C++, Java, Perl, JavaScript and C#) and thus we look to recruit not just programmers but “true” Software Engineers.
Job Responsibilities
As a Graduate Software Engineer, after an initial 5 week class room based training period you will be working on critical production systems, ensuring FactSet’s financial information products are always available, fast, reliable and scalable; continually searching for improvements, solving complex issues and working on new innovative products and services.
Our teams in London work with some of the core parts of our product suite that include real time systems, messaging, content integration and analysis tools. Software Engineers will be driving reliability, data, infrastructure and applications that are a core part of the Global Investment Market. The solutions you will find will require high levels of original thinking and creativity. Our UK Engineering teams work on a wide variety of platforms (Windows, Linux, Unix and VMS) and in a number of core languages (C++, Java, Perl, JavaScript and C#) and thus we look to recruit not just programmers but “true” Software Engineers.
Job Responsibilities
- Ongoing review of system design and architecture.
- Coding for new releases, fixes and enhancements within a test driven environment.
- Managing scalability, availability, efficiency and performance of our systems, databases and software services.
- Software performance analysis and system tuning.
Job Requirements :
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related degree.
- Fluency in an object orientated language (ideally C++ or Java) and familiarity with a scripting language such as Shell, Python, PHP or Perl.
- Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
- Troubleshooting skills.
- Willingness to handle periodic on-call duties.
Closing date - 30th June 2014, this class fills very quickly so you are advised to apply early.
About FactSet
FactSet is a leading provider of financial data and analytic applications. Our products are used by analysts, portfolio managers, researchers and investment bankers at the financial institutions throughout the world.
FactSet’s business is built on the creative use of technology and an unwavering dedication to client service. We remain on the cutting edge by continually developing and refining our software. Our tools enable clients to perform investment research at the most sophisticated level. We offer individual consultant contacts, 24-hour personal support, and dedication to our users for client service that is unsurpassed in the industry.
We offer opportunities for professional development, career advancement in a structured environment that offers staff the chance to express themselves.
In 2013, annual revenues for FactSet grew to $888 million, our 33rd year of consecutive revenue growth
FactSet has been listed as one of the "UK's Best Workplaces" for the last 5 years and appears in the Guardian UK 300 and was named by The Job Crowd as one of the "Top 10 Companies For Graduates To Work For in Banking & Finance". In addition FactSet is a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
To get a further insight into our culture follow us on twitter @FactSetCareers or go to www.facebook.com/FactSet
Benefits Structured training and a clear development path, as well as a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes up to 30 days holiday, medical benefits, an attractive pension plan and the opportunity to study professional qualifications.
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