Backend Developer(Voluntary) at FactSet

FactSet is looking for passionate backend engineers with proficiency and fluency in development, deployment of software, code best practices and code libraries.

FactSet engineers demonstrate ability to criticize code and production for improvement, as well as to receive and apply feedback effectively to develop expertise on our products.

Focus is on creating new software that help increase volume of collected data with consistent quality, stability and adherence to best practices. This will allow the engineer to gain a mastery of the products to which one is contributing and begin to participate in forward design discussions for how to improve based on one’s observations of the code, systems and production involved.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of data structures and algorithms, object-oriented programming, and software engineering principles.
• Ensuring that deployed products are properly maintained throughout their lifecycle
• Must be able to write simple SQL queries
• Participate in design and code reviews of multiple projects across teams
• Should be quick leaner and open to learn new things.

Essential Requirements

• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Relational database experience (MySQL, SQL Server, or a similar RDBMS)
• Demonstrated technical ability in C# .Net/.Net Core , ASP.Net and Python
• Willingness to participate in rotating on-call duties for data services

Required Skills:

• Bachelor or Engineering degree required
• Strong technical, analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Strong Python skills
• Appreciated but not mandatory: C#
• Fluent English

It is great if you have:

• Good knowledge in JavaScript in a Web Development framework (such as Vue/React/Angular)
• Database and SQL general knowledge (PostGres/Sql)
• Experience or knowledge of CI/CD concepts and Github would be appreciated

What You Can Expect When Joining FactSet’s Engineering Community:

• Support from your manager and teammates
• Open lines of communication that foster collaboration
• Mentorship from tenured Engineers
• An emphasis on continuous learning and professional development
• A good work-life balance

Why Life is Better as a FactSetter:

• FactSet looks to foster a globally inclusive culture.  From leadership commitment, to employee led resource groups, FactSet has diversity, equity, and inclusion as a priority.  Read more about our priorities here: https://www.factset.com/company/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
• FactSet believe giving back to our communities is part of our culture.  From volunteer opportunities to working with non-profit partners, you can read more about our commitments here: https://www.factset.com/company/corporate-responsibility

CLOSING DATE: Not Specified