Principal Software Architect – High-Performance Trading OMS

FactSet; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

FactSet in Norwalk, CT, seeks a Principal Software Architect to design and develop financial trading applications, leading a team to deliver low-latency OMS features across backend (Java) and frontend components in a high‑performance environment. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of software engineering experience, full‑stack expertise, and deep knowledge of the financial trading ecosystem.

This role offers high impact, collaborative culture, and a competitive salary range of $210,000–$270,000

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience required.
• Excellent problem-solving and execution skills.
• Knowledge of the financial trading ecosystem.
• Full-stack engineering.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Full-stack engineering

10+ years experience

Problem solving

Financial trading knowledge

Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Job description

FactSet in Norwalk, CT, seeks a Principal Software Architect to design and develop financial trading applications, leading a team to deliver low-latency OMS features across backend (Java) and frontend components in a high‑performance environment. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of software engineering experience, full‑stack expertise, and deep knowledge of the financial trading ecosystem.

This role offers high impact, collaborative culture, and a competitive salary range of $210,000–$270,000