Software Engineer III - Python

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.

Your Teams Impact

The First Party Funds Integration Engineering team develops and maintains real-time data integration processes and databases for FactSet’s core content sets, including Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds. Our integration engineering group is primarily located in Manila, with close collaboration among teams in the US, France, Hyderabad, and Manila. We are seeking an experienced engineer to help expand our team in Manila and drive ongoing improvements in data integration and delivery.

What Youll Do

• Develop, test, and deploy robust software features within our ETL pipelines and analytics calculations.
• Continuously enhance the quality, maintainability, and performance of existing systems.
• Collaborate with engineering peers, product development teams, and your manager to design and deliver effective solutions.
• Participate in design discussions, feature brainstorming sessions, and code reviews.
• Engage in effective project planning and time management to deliver on expected outcomes.
• Respond to bug reports and development requests via established internal ticketing systems.
• Build proficiency in the technical and business aspects of our products, contributing to the team’s technical direction.
• Actively participate in ongoing learning, including attending training sessions and seeking out opportunities for personal skill development.
• Participate in the on-call rotation for live production support as needed.
  
  

Required Skills

What Were Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Python development (including Pandas and Numpy libraries).
• Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively or independently.
• Dedication to delivering high-quality work and maintaining/supporting it post-deployment.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours production support.
• Experience with ETL pipelines, relational databases (especially SQL), and Linux/Bash scripting.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Experience working with cloud services such as AWS.
• Familiarity with additional scripting languages (Perl, Bash).
• Solid foundation in computer science including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Prior experience with agile development practices and code review processes.
  
  

Whats 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.

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 characteristics protected by law.

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