Software Engineer Core Java

Position Name : Software Engineer

Process Name : Buy Side

Location : Hyderabad

About Factset

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

Founded in 1978 and for over 40 years, through market changes and technological progress, our focus has always been to provide exceptional client service. From more than 37 offices in 20 countries, employing more than 12,000 people, FactSet has over ~$2.09 Billion in annual revenues and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, we’re all working together toward the goal of creating value for our clients, and we’re proud that 90% of clients who use FactSet continue to use it, year after year. FactSet is a leading global provider of financial data, analytics, and models

VALUES THAT DEFINE OUR CULTURE

We are unified by the spirit of going above and beyond for our clients and each other. We look to foster a globally inclusive culture, enabling our people to be themselves at work and to join in, be heard, contribute, and grow. We continually seek to expand our workforce with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We recognize that our best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time and help us provide the best solutions for our clients around the globe. Our inclusive work environment maximizes our diversity values, engagement, productivity, and ultimately makes FactSet a fun place to work.

DEPARTMENT BRIEF:-

The Trading Solutions - Engineering team is modernizing the front end and back end infrastructure of our Portware Enterprise trading platform while simultaneously integrating FactSet’s best of breed product suites to empower client workflows.

SUB-PROCESS BRIEF :-

About Portware

Financial industry's leading developer of broker-neutral, automated trading solutions for global equities, futures, options and FX. Portware works in partnership with its clients to create highly integrated solutions to streamline workflow and increase operational efficiencies on trading desks worldwide. Portware's flagship product, Portware Enterprise, is fully customizable trade management and execution system for single stock, portfolio, basket, automated and algorithmic trading. Our product supports clients on both the buy-side and sell-side along with Equity, FX, Futures, Options and Fixed Income asset classes.

Portware development department designs and develops all the product enhancements and client customizations for the Portware platform. We strive to analyze each client’s complex functional requirements very carefully and design generic solutions for re-use with minimal configuration changes. We also support the technical support staff in resolving production issues and in ensuring that a stable platform is deployed for all our clients. We are seeking a Software Engineer III with strong Core Java programming experience preferably in the financial industry.

We are currently seeking a ‘Software Engineer’ to be part of our team responsible for this major rewrite effort to migrate from the current monolithic server infrastructure to modern cloud native micro services that are multi tenant, auto scalable and distributed.

RESPONSIBILITIES :-

• Deliver high quality, reusable and maintainable code, perform Unit / Integration Testing of assigned tasks within the agreed timelines.
• Develop and enhance core and client systems functionality, including algorithms, plug-in modules, API and GUI.
• Basic Troubleshooting and debugging of production issues.
• Work in an agile team environment and collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Product, Quality Assurance) to ensure smooth product delivery.
  
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS :-

• 3 to 5 years of java coding experience.
• Firm understanding of Java 1.6 - 1.8 core APIs, including collections, multi-threading, XML, and middleware technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• B.E or B. Tech in Computer Science or other relevant engineering fields.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases
• Experience building and deploying production level services.
• Strong technical, analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
  
  

DESIRED SKILLS :-

• Experience with Agile environments using Jira and Confluence (or similar tools)
• Motivated self-starter with creative thinking and a strong desire to learn.
• Attention to detail along with the ability to see the big picture.
• Mentor and assist other junior engineers on the team.
• Self-disciplined and strong work ethic
  
  

DIVERSITY

At FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, family status or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-Verify.

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