Sell Side & Post Trade Senior Software Engineer

FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop financial trading applications. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of software engineering experience, particularly with Java and JavaScript, and a solid understanding of problem-solving and unit testing. This role involves collaboration with product managers, code reviews, and performance optimization to create robust trading systems. Join a recognized Best Place to Work, committed to sustainable growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience required.
• Excellent problem-solving and execution skills.
• Strong unit testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance features.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers on requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Optimize application performance focusing on scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Problem-solving

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant field

Job description

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.## **Responsibilities:*** Design, develop, and maintain high-performance features across both backend (Java) and frontend components.* Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.* Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and uphold high standards for code quality, usability, and performance.* Optimize application performance for both backend processes and frontend user experience, focusing on scalability and low latency.* Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues spanning both frontend and backend systems within a fast-paced financial trading environment.* Contribute to feature planning, architectural discussions, and technical documentation.**Job Requirements:*** 4+ years of software engineering experience required* Excellent problem-solving and execution skills* JavaScript/Frontend engineering experience* Strong unit testing experience**Desired Skills:*** Knowledge of the financial trading ecosystem* Full-stack engineering experience, preferably including Java* Experience writing high performance code**Education:*** Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevantWe are seeking a talented and experienced **Senior Software Engineer** to join our engineering team. In this role, you will help **design and develop financial trading applications**. You will be part of a passionate team working on mission-critical systems, leveraging object-oriented programming, primarily in Java, to build scalable, robust trading applications.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 atand follow us onand. At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.