Software Engineer II - Search & Lookup (AI/ML) 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.  

Position Name : Software Engineer II

Department : AI/ML Department

Work Location : Hyderabad

Shift Time : General Shift (09:30 AM – 06:30 PM)

ABOUT FACTSET

FactSet combines hundreds of databases into a single, powerful information system. It is a one-stop source for financial information and analytics for business analysts, portfolio managers, investment bankers / management firms and other financial professionals to analyze companies, portfolios, markets & economies. FactSet was formed in 1978 and operates out of 64 locations worldwide. FactSet with over $1.6 billion in annual revenues is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut and employs nearly 10000 people worldwide. Our operations extend within North America as well as Europe and the Pacific Rim. Since 1996, the Company has been publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FDS

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities involve collecting data from different sources, moving the refined data to search engines like Elasticsearch, making the data searchable, and improving the search algorithm using ranking and filters. This role also includes working with Application and Content Product Developers, as well as other engineering teams, to ensure that searching within FactSet products is simple, fast, and intuitive.

In addition, by being part of systems that are embedded in various other applications, there will be a broad exposure to FactSet business practices and products. This provides more opportunities to develop individual financial asset knowledge and technical engineering skills.

In this role you will:

• Use a variety of technologies such as Vue.js, TypeScript, Python, Perl, Elasticsearch
• Collaborate with our product team to identify and implement solutions that bring direct value to our clients as well as with your peers
• Partner with your peers and stakeholders to ensure software delivered is of the highest quality
• Learn and follow Agile Software Development principles
• Gain broader proficiency for the product and demonstrate ability to contribute to forward direction

Additionally, as part of the FactSet Engineering community, over time you will find opportunities to have broad impact across the department. For example, you may become a member of our Web Guidance Group, Architecture Review Board, or contribute to other cross team initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related technical field or equivalent experience
• 1-4 years of experience working professionally as a Software Developer building web applications or services
• Experience working with any of Python/Perl/.Net.
• Experience working with Elasticsearch
• Experience working with SQL
• Basic Experience on Shell Scripting and Linux
• Experience working with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Vue JS/Angular/ReactJS
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers within the organization
• Ability to contribute to code review feedback for other engineers and contribute to forward design ideas

Good to Have:

• Experience in developing applications powered by large language models (LLMs) using frameworks such as LangChain or Semantic Kernel, and familiarity with vector databases (Vector DBs).
• Experience with or familiarity in using AWS services.

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.