Principal Software Architect (Full Stack, Design and Develop Financial Trading Applications)

10000 FactSet Research Systems Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

FactSet in New York seeks a Principal Software Architect to lead the Middle Office platform with hands-on coding and architectural direction. You'll mentor engineers, set engineering standards, and drive scalable design across Java, Python and JavaScript.

You will collaborate with other architects and teams, promote testing, code reviews, and modernization efforts, and ensure high performance, reliability, and maintainability of mission-critical financial software.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering with backend and frontend focus.
• Experience architecting large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable, high-performance features.
• Collaborate with architects and LiquidityBook teams to ensure cohesive designs.
• Define and promote engineering strategy, standards, and best practices.
• Mentor engineers and support technical growth.
• Drive system modernization, performance, reliability, and maintainability upgrades.
• Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and problem resolution.
• Drive automated testing practices.
• Lead by example through hands-on coding and contributions.

Skills

Backend development

Frontend development

Distributed systems

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Code reviews

Problem solving

Communication

Java

Python

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Java

Python

JavaScript

FIX protocol

OMS/EMS

Job description

FactSet 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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Principal Software Architect to advance our Middle Office platform through hands-on technical leadership, architectural design, strategic engineering direction, and hands on contributions. The tech stack is Java with some Python, and JavaScript. We are looking for a solid engineer who can drive good design, scalability, and testing. As a technical leader, you will mentor colleagues, champion engineering best practices, and set standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance features, enhancing both new products and existing solutions.
• Collaborate with other architects and LiquidityBook teams to ensure cohesive designs and products
• Define and promote engineering strategy, standards, and best practices across the organization.
• Mentor and support other engineers, fostering technical growth and excellence.
• Drive system modernization initiatives in performance, reliability, and maintainability, including refactoring and technology upgrades.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design sessions, and problem resolution to ensure consistently high-quality deliverables.
• Drive automated testing practices
• Lead by example through hands-on coding and detailed technical contributions.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with a strong emphasis on both backend and frontend development
• Bachelors degree in computer science or relevant work experience
• Proven experience architecting and delivering large-scale distributed systems.
• Track record of setting technical direction and mentoring engineering teams.
• Outstanding problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelors degree in computer science or relevant

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial trading application development, especially with OMS, EMS, or similar systems.
• Fullstack developer, experienced with Java
• Familiarity with high-performance/low-latency architectures
• Knowledge of trading workflows or FIX protocol Leadership in driving system modernization and technology evolution in enterprise environments.

Company Overview

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 at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for tens of thousands of investment professionals around the world, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for tens of thousands of investment professionals around the world, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.

Join a team of highly motivated, talented individuals who are empowered to find answers through creative technology.

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