Software Engineer # 1069 | FactSet Research System Inc. | Norwalk CT US

Software Engineer # 1069 | FactSet Research System Inc. | Norwalk CT US


Software Engineer

Job Code : 1069

Location : Norwalk CT US 06851

Job Type : Full Time

Career Level : Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Category : Software Engineering

Job Description :

 The distributed services team is looking for a software engineer to aid in design and development of its next generation services technology (FDSAv2). The team, which is a group within the Software Architecture department, is responsible for middleware that ties many of Factset’s systems together. This includes products such as a distributed HTTP service architecture, authentication systems, and an internal networked file system.  Engineers are responsible for implementing infrastructure that will serve to be the foundation of Factset’s next generation systems architecture. This includes developing systems and API’s for authentication, authorization, messaging, HTTP routing, logging, and caching.

Responsibilities:
+     Develop, test, and maintain C++ code in a Linux operating environment
+     Develop non-blocking socket code for client and server programs
+     Design data structures and algorithms appropriate for multi-connection servers
+     Fix bugs including ones that may be found in multi-threaded asynchronous code

Requirements:
+     BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
+     Strong working knowledge of data structures and algorithms
+     Experience in C/C++ including the STL
+     Experience working on software in a team

Knowledge in the following areas is a plus:
+     Berkley sockets, TCP/IP network programming
+     Multi-threaded programming
+     Unix, shell scripting

FactSet Research Systems is a major supplier of online integrated financial and economic information for analysts, portfolio managers, investment bankers and other financial professionals. FactSet combines more than 200 databases into a single online information system that is a comprehensive, one-stop source of financial information and analytics.
FactSet, a leading provider of financial information and analytics, helps the world’s best investment professionals outperform. In 2012, FactSet was ranked as one of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the fourth time. With over $806 million in annual revenues, FactSet is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut and employs over 5,700 people globally.
FactSet Research Systems Inc. is an E-Verify participant and EOE/M/F/D/V Employer which strongly supports diversity in the workforce.
Technical Skill Requirements

• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or greater
• Applied knowledge of SQL (preferably T-SQL)
• Applied knowledge of ETL techniques, preferably Microsoft Data Transformation Services (DTS) and SQL Server Integration Services technologies (SSIS).
• Familiarity with the creation of Entity Relationship Diagrams

 

Desired Skills

• Applied knowledge of Microsoft .NET v3.5 or greater (preferably using C#)
• Applied knowledge of Object Oriented Development
• Applied knowledge of Services Oriented Architecture

 

FactSet Research Systems is a major supplier of online integrated financial and economic information for analysts, portfolio managers, investment bankers and other financial professionals. FactSet combines more than 200 databases into a single online information system that is a comprehensive, one-stop source of financial information and analytics.

 

FactSet, a leading provider of financial information and analytics, helps the world’s best investment professionals outperform. In 2012, FactSet was ranked as one of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the fourth time. With over $806 million in annual revenues, FactSet is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut and employs over 5,700 people globally.

 

To find out more about the opportunities FactSet has to offer you, please visit us at http://www.factset.com/careers.

It is the policy of FactSet Research Systems Inc. ("FactSet") to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, pregnancy, military or military reserve obligations, or any other class or status protected by law. This policy applies to all policies and procedures related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, discharge, and other terms and conditions of employment.

 

 

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