Lead Software Engineer - Python, AWS, SQL, ETL

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.  

• Provide technical leadership in collaboration with product teams to build, implement, and execute projects and their respective roadmaps.

• Take up on-call responsibilities within the team.

• Design, develop, and deploy new features/products to clients.

• Proactive in providing technical solutions with effective communication & collaboration skills.

• Perform Code Reviews and ensure best practices are followed.

• Work in an agile team environment and collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth product delivery.

• Improve existing processes and reduce technical debt.

• Develop high-performing solutions to enhance the overall client experience.

• Take ownership of projects and work on bug fixes and enhancements.

• Effectively communicate with stakeholders on project scope and timelines.

Required skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science

• Minimum 5-8 years of overall experience in Software Engineering/Data Engineering

• 3+ years of people management experience

• Hands-on experience with Python (every new implementation is in Python)

• Practical knowledge of working with Advanced SQL — window functions, CTEs, joins on composite grain, execution plans(as all the transformations(ETL), business logic are implemented in SQL). Also, SQL query optimization.

• Experience with ETL(extract transform & load) pipeline & data warehouse design 

• Experience with​ PySpark (Spark SQL)

• Familiarity with AWS - Redshift, EMR Serverless, S3, IAM

• Analytical skills & Debugging/tracing ability Analytical/debugging

Desired skills

• Familiarity with Perl

• Familiarity with C++

• Experience in Databricks

• Knowledge/experience with System design

• Knowledge/experience with Pandas and Lambda

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.