Software Engineer I

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access
to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.
At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients' needs and exceeding their expectations.
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team responsible for building and maintaining our next-generation data pipelines and ETL infrastructure. Using a variety of technologies to deliver performant solutions, this team will play a significant role in FactSet's Digital Transformation by empowering our sophisticated user base that includes quantitative analysts, data scientists, and application developers.
As a Software Engineer on our team, you will design, develop, and maintain highly scalable data pipelines that are robust, efficient, and reliable. You will actively participate in our Agile/Scrum development process, contributing to regular sprint planning, daily standups, and iterative reviews to ensure continuous progress and improvement. Collaborating closely with stakeholders—including product managers, business analysts, and end users—you will help develop clear specifications and innovative features that directly address client needs and drive product excellence.
The ideal candidate shares our passion for data engineering, has experience with distributed applications, and possesses excellent communication and collaboration skills. Joining our team means becoming a key contributor to our ongoing effort to build out our data infrastructure and deliver solutions that transform the way our clients interact with data.
What We're Looking For
Education

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science (or equivalent)
  

Required Skills

• Experience programming with Python and SQL
• Desire to both design and implement reliable and superior software.
  

Desired Skills

• Experience with data processing and ETL pipelines
• Experience with Python and SQL for data transformation
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster, or similar)
• Experience working with Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with data warehousing platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, or similar)
• Linux programming environment
• Working with and managing a large code base
• Programming in a distributed environment (Spark, parallel processing)
  

Desired Attributes

• Motivated self-starter with creative thinking
• Strong desire to learn
• Attention to detail along with the ability to see the big picture
  

What's In It For You
At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

• The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
• A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
• Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
• Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging. Learn more about our benefits here.
  

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.
The budgeted salary for this position in the states of Connecticut and New York is $100,000.00.
Company Overview
FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.
At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify