OMS Lead Software Engineer (Backend)

FactSet Research Systems Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Java

Unit testing

Code reviews

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant

Job description

## OMS Lead Software Engineer (Backend)Apply: New York, NY, USA: Norwalk, CT, USA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R30349FactSet 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. We are seeking a talented and experienced **Lead 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. **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. **Job Requirements:** * 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 **Desired Skills:** * Knowledge of the financial trading ecosystem* Java engineering experience **Education:*** Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant The budgeted salary range for this position in the states of Connecticut and New York is **$130,000.00 - $165,000.00**