FactSet - Software Engineer III - Web Development (4-6 yrs)

ABOUT FACTSET :

FactSet combines hundreds of databases into a single, powerful information system. It is a one-stop source for financial information and analytics for business analysts, portfolio managers, investment bankers/management firms, and other financial professionals to analyze companies, portfolios, markets & economies. FactSet was formed in 1978 and operates out of 37 offices in 20 countries, worldwide. FactSet with over $1.6 billion in annual revenues is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, and employs nearly 10000 people worldwide. Our operations extend within North America as well as Europe and the Pacific Rim. Since 1996, the Company has been publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FDS.

VALUES THAT DEFINE OUR CULTURE :

We are unified by the spirit of going above and beyond for our clients and each other. We look to foster a globally inclusive culture, enabling our people to be themselves at work and to join in, be heard, contribute, and grow. We continually seek to expand our workforce with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We recognize that our best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time and help us provide the best solutions for our clients around the globe. Our inclusive work environment maximizes our diversity values, engagement, productivity, and ultimately makes FactSet a fun place to work.

DEPARTMENT BRIEF :

The mission of the Dealmakers & Wealth Strategic Business Unit (SBU) is to accelerate FactSet's growth by strategically advancing the established sectors of Banking and Wealth Management, as well as driving accelerated expansion of two rapidly emerging sectors, Corporates and Private Equity/Venture Capital.

We work by building and delivering market leading solutions via an open platform that seamlessly integrates differentiated content, workflow automation, and pioneers GenAI development. We learn through deep-rooted collaboration with our clients to understand their challenges and opportunities. And lastly, we win by bringing it all together - content, efficiency, technology, and support - in collaboration with our Sales and Client Solutions teams to deliver an industry leading partnership to our clients.

SUB-PROCESS BRIEF :

FactSet's Deal Makers & Wealth SBU, is looking for a talented Software Engineer who will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing and maintaining web-based applications using latest JavaScript frameworks and server-side technologies.

The Engineer will work as a developer focusing on off platform Products. . This team focuses on developing solutions that integrate FactSet components and data into 3rd party platforms such as Salesforce & Microsoft Dynamics 365

RESPONSIBILITIES :

- Participate in the development and validation of functional enhancements to Research Integrations Products

- Participate in the maintenance and support of the solution

- Maintain and resolve issues in existing components

- Participate in agile development process and ceremonies

- Participate in quality assurance activities

- Provide periodic project status updates to team lead/remote manager

- Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, or equivalent

- 4 - 6 years of experience building web applications

- Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript desirable

- Experience with Node.js desirable

- Experience with JavaScript-based MVC frameworks, especially AngularJS /VueJs/ similar framework is desirable

- Good understanding of Object Oriented Design Methodologies

- Ability to articulate and quickly adopt development best practices

- Ability to work as part of a geographically diverse team

- Good written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to build strong relationships and work with people at all levels to solve problems and overcome obstacles

- Experience using JIRA or other Agile development tools is preferred

- Willingness to work as a member of a team, including participating in peer code reviews and maintaining project and operational documentation

- Experience with Salesforce development is a plus