Software Engineer III - Python

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.

Your Team's Impact This role sits within FactSet’s

PL1: Data Products, Storage and Access , a core component of the Data Platform that powers critical content storage and access used across FactSet contents. The

Gravity Team is responsible for making attic a collection product more scalable and reliable allowing stream-aligned teams to collect and publish data at FactSet without having to manage their own databases. As part of focusing on making the product more reliable and scalable, the team is expanding its capabilities to support evolving business needs and the increasing complexity of managing data. We are looking for a

Software Engineer III(Python) to join the Gravity team in Hyderabad. You will contribute to building, evolving

data-intensive backend systems , with a strong focus on

data processing, system design, and performance . This role has

backend development , with significant exposure to

python, AWS components, system design, and system reliability challenges . You will also contribute to the team’s ongoing challenges to improve performance and throughput for large data users, helping modernise the technical stack.

Technical Environment : Python, Pandas, Parquet files, AWS, REST APIs, Git, CI/CD pipelines The team: 3 software engineers (Hyderabad-based)

What You'll Do

• FactSet is seeking a Python Developer to join our engineering team responsible for making our product more scalable and reliable.
• Deliver high-quality, reusable, and maintainable code, perform Unit / Integration Testing of assigned tasks within the estimated timelines.
• Build a robust infrastructure in AWS appropriate to the respective component of the product.
• Proactive in providing technical solutions with effective communication & collaboration skills.
• Perform Code Reviews and ensure best practices are followed.
• Work in an agile team environment and collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth product delivery.
• Individual contribution to the product.
• Ensure high stability of the product.
• Identify opportunities to align with the modernization of the product line, making use of industry-standard tools and practices.
• Continuous Knowledge sharing internal & external of Team.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science .
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience and proficiency with Python.
• Experience with AWS components.
• Knowledge of Pandas and Parquet.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with GitHub-based development processes .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, self-directed, and resourceful with the ability to appropriately prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

Desired

• AWS Services like (ECS, DynamoDB, S3, Batch, SQS)
• Table formats like Iceberg, Delta Lake
• Databricks

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 characteristics protected by law.