Software Engineer # 489 | FactSet Research System Inc. | Austin TX US
Software Engineer
Job Code :
489
Location :
Austin TX US 78701
Job Type :
Full Time
Career Level :
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education :
Bachelor's Degree
Category :
Software Engineering
Job Description :
The Analytical Product Engineering department is looking for a
motivated Software Engineer to join the Portfolio Infrastructure team.
This team is responsible for the underlying infrastructure layer that
delivers client data to the Portfolio Analysis application, one of
FactSet’s flagship products.
The Portfolio Infrastructure team in Austin is responsible for
products that range from front-end applications, such as Data Central
and Quick Portfolio, to back-end infrastructures that include OFDB
portfolio data storage, the Client Portfolio Data maintenance system,
client usage, and OFDB related fql and screening code support. This team
is also expanding into the realm of developing and supporting the
infrastructure needed to make PA a performance system. As a member of
the team, you will be responsible for the full software development
life-cycle of these products, from requirements analysis, design and
implementation, to engineering testing and maintenance of the software.
Integrating new enhancements and features, maintaining existing software
and being available as a resource of expert knowledge in these products
for other groups is an integral part of this team’s responsibilities.
In addition, you will also work closely with product developers in the
design, development and deployment process.
This is an exciting time to join our team in Austin as we work to
grow and expand into new areas of responsibility and take on challenging
new projects.
Job Requirements :
Required Skills
- BS in Computer Science
- Strong working knowledge of data structures, algorithms,
programming principles and object-oriented and functional programming
design methodologies
- Strong C++ and scripting skills (e.g. Perl, DCL, etc.)
- Willing to work on both front-end UI and back-end modules, as well as creating stand-alone utilities
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong technical and non-technical communication skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, independent and willing to explore new things
- Works well in a collaborative team environment
Desired Skills
- Experience with web application development (Javascript, HTML5, etc…)
- Experience with Linux and/or VMS development environment
- Knowledge of the FactSet client environment
- Knowledge of FDB technology, and/or other database technologies
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.
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