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FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications and industry-leading services for investment and corporate communities. As a publicly traded company (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS) recently added to the S&P 500 index, FactSet delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 162,000 users see and seize opportunity sooner. For over 40 years, the company has served financial professionals, which include portfolio managers, investment research professionals, investment bankers, risk and performance analysts, wealth advisors and corporate clients. FactSet gives our clients the edge to outperform with informed insights, workflow solutions across the portfolio lifecycle, and industry-leading support from dedicated specialists.
Department Brief
Data Solutions Engineering- Platforms and Environments is the industry leading content delivery platform. Clients seamlessly access organized and connected content that is easily discoverable, explorable, and procured via the Open:FactSet Marketplace. Data is delivered via a variety of technologies and formats that meet the needs of our clients’ workflows. By enabling our clients to utilize their preferred choice of industry standard databases, programing languages, and data visualization tools, we empower them to focus on the core competencies needed to drive their business. The SBU contributes over $173M in ASV, with a double-digit year-over-year growth rate. Our solutions portfolio includes Standard DataFeeds, Data Exploration, OnDemand (API, Views, Cornerstone, Exchange DataFeeds, Benchmark DataFeeds, the Open:FactSet Marketplace, and other non-workstation initiatives.
Data Solutions Engineering- Platforms and Environments is seeking a Software engineer to contribute to the Open: FactSet initiative, specifically in the area of Client Environments. With Client Environments, CTS is building cloud-based solutions that allow our users to more easily consume the FactSet and Provider Marketplace feeds, with a goal of providing a frictionless experience that empowers clients to focus on their core competencies rather than data management. Currently these include Data Exploration, Managed Database Services, Snowflake integration, and soon to expand into third-party data exchanges, such as the AWS Data Exchange. All of these represent areas of potential significant growth in feed sales.
Responsibilities• Play a major role in building and enhancing existing and new environments to DataExploration.• Work with an existing Agile team and deliver on time
• Collaborate with internal groups such as Cloud Team and Standard Datafeeds
• Collaborate with external vendors such as Snowflake, Citrix and Microsoft
• Act as a mentor for entry level members within the group
• Balance stability and innovation in operational areas related to databases, runtime, on-call
support, and deployment procedures
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding project status, challenges and obstacles
QualificationsCandidate Should have 3+ years’ experience in Python application development.
Should have work experience on Rational databases like MYSQL, PostgreSQL.
Must have work experience in Snowflake or Databricks, first preference is Snowflake.
Must have experience in Cloud technologies like AWS, GCP, Azure. AWS is first preference.
Track record of success on large scale integration projects in collaboration with others Demonstrated leadership ability in projects.Experience with python, Powershell, and cloud based developmentExperience with Go Language is highly preferredExperience with data warehouses such as Snowflake and Databricks is a plusRelational database experience with databases such as MSSQL, PostgresA realistic, pragmatic approach, encouraging prototyping and iterative developmentStrong written and verbal communication skills \Strong Fundamentals in Cloud based developmentDiversity:
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