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Position Overview:
FactSet is looking for a Software Engineer I to join our Core Infrastructure organisation. The Core Infrastructure organisation’s mission is to power FactSet and its clients with secure, reliable infrastructure by advancing hybrid cloud, resiliency, and the FactSet.dev Internal Developer Platform.
In this role, you will work with a team of experienced engineers to maintain and scale Tier 0 infrastructure that’s used to host and route requests to hundreds of microservices. You will gain hands-on experience with C++, Python, Linux, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and network protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and test code changes
- Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to critical issues
- Participate in code reviews
- Collaborate with engineers who use our infrastructure and help them solve their problems
- Utilise AI tools to streamline workflows and boost productivity
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a similar technical degree, or equivalent professional experience
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule, working three days per week minimum in our London office
- Proficiency with a high-level programming language
- Good technical, collaborative, and troubleshooting skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Desired Skills:
- Proficiency with C++, Python, and Linux
- Exposure to common cloud infrastructure components (AWS preferred)
- Exposure to Kubernetes
- Previous professional experience in software engineering or a similar field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
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.
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