Senior Backend Engineer, Data Pipelines (Perl/Python)

FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial data services company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in London. The role involves designing and maintaining backend systems, working with Perl, Python, and SQL Server, and analyzing data pipelines. Candidates should have at least 5 years of software development experience and be familiar with modern workflows like Git. This position also includes code reviews and participation in project meetings, aiming to enhance system performance and reliability.

Benefits

Recognition as one of the Best Places to Work 2023

Flexible work environment

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development focusing on data pipelines.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and development.
• Ability to tune database queries for performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining backend content update systems.
• Analyze complex datasets and implement data transformation best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.

Skills

Perl

Python

Microsoft SQL Server

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Git

Job description

A financial data services company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in London. The role involves designing and maintaining backend systems, working with Perl, Python, and SQL Server, and analyzing data pipelines. Candidates should have at least 5 years of software development experience and be familiar with modern workflows like Git. This position also includes code reviews and participation in project meetings, aiming to enhance system performance and reliability.