Lead Backend Engineer for OMS – Low-Latency Trading

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 165,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

FactSet Research Systems Inc. is seeking an OMS Lead Software Engineer (Backend) in the New York area to design, develop, and maintain a high-performance Order Management System for financial trading.

You will collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate requirements into scalable solutions, review code, mentor teammates, and drive low-latency improvements. The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, execution, and architectural thinking, with opportunities to influence critical

Qualifications

5+ years of software engineering experience required.
Strong unit testing experience.
Excellent problem-solving and execution skills.
Strong code review skills.
Mentor others on the team when needed.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Order Management System (OMS).
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, focusing on scalability and low latency.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues within a fast-paced financial trading environment.
Contribute to feature planning, architectural discussions, and technical documentation.