We at FactSet are looking to continue yet another year of at least 20% engineering growth by hiring (100+) more of the best developers around to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment that includes free lunch, food, drinks, and a true software engineering culture with the stability of a company that has been rated "One of Forbes Best 200 Small Companies" for 11 years in a row.
FactSet Research Systems is a major supplier of online integrated financial and economic information to the investment management and banking industries. FactSet has the growth and opportunity of a start-up with the stability of a well-established company. The company continues to maintain operations without any debt and has posted double-digit earnings increases for each quarter of the last twelve years. Thanks to our rapid growth, employees are given immediate responsibility and new opportunities for advancement. FactSet is also quickly becoming an employer of choice by historically averaging a US employee retention rate of 90%. Since 1996, the Company has been publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FDS.
FactSet’s hands-off management style encourages engineers to take initiative to complete projects, manage multiple tasks, as well as set their own individual daily priorities. In its friendly yet professional atmosphere, FactSet offers an excellent opportunity to grow and be a part of a successful team.
Below is a Job Description for a Systems Analyst- Norwalk, CT. For additional positions (and locations), please contact tech recruiter Sean McDermott at SMcDermott@factset.com
A Systems Analytics Software Engineer works with a broad range of cutting-edge technologies to develop primarily web applications. These technologies include C++ (or an OOP Language), C#, ASP.NET, SQL, AJAX, Web Services and/or others. The types of applications include monitoring, systems control, and automation. You will have the flexibility to design, build and implement sleek, creative, modern, large-scale solutions that will be depended on by the core of our business.
Spanning 28 countries, the FactSet network is the critical link between our clients and our applications. You will develop applications to help ensure that those systems are operating smoothly. You will usually balance several projects at once and frequently interact with other departments.
The environment is fast paced, exciting and rewarding.
Required Skills
- BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Ability to be self-sufficient and to grasp new technologies easily
- Maintain knowledge of present and emerging technologies
A strong understanding of the following areas:
- Web Development
- Databases
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to be a cohesive member of a group
- Ability to manage many projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
- Ability to work flexible hours and to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation schedule
- Desired Skills
Competence in some of the following technologies:
- C#/ASP.NET 1.x/2.0/3.x
- MS SQL
- HTML / JavaScript / AJAX
- Web Services
- Experience designing and maintaining applications
- Experience with Unix, Linux, and Windows operating systems
- Creativity and innovation in designing user interfaces and workflows
Interested? Please e-mail your resume to Tech Recruiter Sean McDermott at SMcDermott@factset.com