Senior Software Engineer-FIP Data Layer

Job description

Your Team's Impact We are an API platform engineering team responsible for building and operating reliable, scalable APIs that deliver high-quality, AI-ready market and reference data to the investment community. Our APIs enable seamless, governed access to data optimized for both human and machine consumption, supporting analytics and intelligent applications. By ensuring consistency, performance, and trust in data delivery, we empower investors, analysts, and downstream platforms to transform data into actionable insights and make faster, more confident investment decisions. What You'll Do Design and author Open API specification documents based on business and technical requirements, adhering to industry standards and best practices Implement API endpoints in accordance with approved specifications, ensuring correctness, scalability, and performance Apply test‑driven development (TDD) practices, including writing comprehensive automated unit and integration tests Leverage CI/CD pipelines to build, test, and deploy API services efficiently and reliably Collaborate within an agile team, working closely with architects, engineering leads, managers, and product managers to deliver high‑quality solutions Demonstrate strong expertise in data structures, algorithms, object‑oriented design, and core software engineering principles Participate actively in system design discussions, code reviews, and technical evaluations across multiple team projects Ensure deployed services are monitored, supported, and maintained throughout their full product lifecycle Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and frameworks, contributing to the team’s technical growth What We're Looking For Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field 5+ years of related work experience Experience building REST APIs using Java and related frameworks like Spring Boot Experience with relational databases (Postgres SQL, MySQL) Familiarity with various levels of testing – unit, regression, integration, and load is a plus Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to interact stakeholders Ability to work effectively as an individual contributor and as part of a geographically distributed team Ability to lead and take full ownership of assigned tasks Desired Skills Exposure to Kubernetes and cloud‑native architectures Experience working with NoSQL databases Hands‑on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Amazon Web Services (AWS) Understanding of cloud cost optimization strategies and best practices What's In It For You The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start‑up Support for your total well‑being: health, life, and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company‑wide wellness days Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr