PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER - (HYBRID NYC, FULL STACK)

Company: FactSet
Location: New York
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

Full Job DescriptionThe Front Office Solutions team provides market-leading solutions for Portfolio Managers and Traders that span the Portfolio Lifecycle. Our products, Portfolio Management Platform (PMP), FactSet OMS, Portware/FactSet EMS, and Analytics APIs, can be integrated or used individually with other products that clients are using. From analysis through execution, we build solutions that power the front-office. The Trading Solutions - Engineering team is modernizing the front end and back-end infrastructure of our Portware Enterprise trading platform while simultaneously integrating FactSet's best of breed product suites to empower client workflows.We are currently seeking a 'Principal Software Engineer' to be part of our team responsible for this major rewrite effort by developing backend APIs and frontend UI. In this role, the ideal candidate will lead the design, development of sophisticated web applications using a modern technology stack that includes Vue.js, TypeScript, and Vite on the frontend. The candidate will also lead the design and development of backend APIs which will be used by web applications in Java. This position will involve leading a team comprised of both direct FactSet employees and contractors whom we partner with.Technical stack: Vue.js or similar java script frameworks, typescript, AWS, REST, Protobuf, Websockets, Java.Responsibilities:Leading the architectural design and development of EMS Rewrite projects.Providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior and mid-level engineers and ensuring that team is able to deliver projects in a timely manner.Ensure reliability and scalability of the application.Evaluate the technical architecture and formulate a plan to shift EMS system toward a future consistent with FactSet's recommended technologies.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UX/UI designers, developers, and product managers, to ensure the delivery of top-tier products.Contribute to the continuous improvement of our CI/CD pipeline by developing and maintaining GitHub Actions configurations and workflows.Stay abreast of the latest developments in web technologies and incorporate them into our tech stack, as appropriate.Ensure that software is implemented with robust security measures and that all code is tested for vulnerabilities.Ensure that robust testing frameworks are implemented to maintain code quality.Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and compatibility across a wide range of devices and browsers.Perform design and code reviews, and adhere to FactSet and industry best practices.Think and communicate critically about architecture, design, and implementations.Lead and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team. ---Minimum Requirements:At least 10+ years of professional experience in development with a strong emphasis on technologies such as Java for backend and Vue.js or Angular or React frameworks for frontend.Critical Skills:Deep understanding of REST Services , Websocket usage.At least 4 years of experience leading a team of developers and guiding them in completing their projects.Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as Angular (or) React (or) Vue and a deep understanding of reactive and component-driven architecture.Firm understanding of Java core APIs, including collections, multi-threading, and real time messaging technologiesExperience developing highly available, scalable, services in a production environment (10+years of experience).Experience troubleshooting client facing issuesKnowledge of Git and GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests, and GitHub Actions for CI/CD.Additional Requirements:Familiarity with performance optimization techniques.Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Knowledge of financial equity or derivatives products, market data feeds, trade lifecycle and post trade processing, portfolio management, order and execution management systems.Education:Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.The budgeted salary range for this position in the states of Connecticut and New York is $160,000.00 - $200,000.00At FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-VerifyFactSet is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityVEVRAA Federal ContractorRequest Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the stateThe EEO is the Law poster is available here.FactSet Research Systems Inc. endeavors to make our website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Jennifer Passeck, Lead Recruiting Specialist, Human Resources at +1 (203) 810-2472 or recruiting@factset.com.Equal Opportunity Employment PolicyIt 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you have questions concerning this policy, please contact the Human Resources department at +1 (203) 810-1000.Minimum Salary: 50,052 Maximum Salary: 50,052 Salary Unit: Yearly

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