Lead Software Engineer - Multiple Teams

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.  

LiquidityBook is seeking a talented and experienced Lead Software Engineer to join our Integrations and Market Data team. This is a hands-on role, where you will design and develop financial trading applications, work with our market data infrastructure, build and maintain our FIX infrastructure and tooling, as well as our external APIs and integrations with other systems. You will be part of a team working on mission-critical systems, leveraging object-oriented programming, primarily in Java, to build scalable, robust trading applications. 
 

Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance features across complex, multi-threaded backend (Java) components.

• Design, build and maintain FIX connectivity and the tools used to manage it.

• Bring in and distribute market data from vendors such as Bloomberg and FactSet

• Build and maintain external APIs and integrations with other systems

• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to translate requirements into effective technical solutions. 

• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and uphold high standards for code quality, usability, and performance. 

• Optimize application performance, focusing on scalability and low latency. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues within a fast-paced financial trading environment. 

• Contribute to feature planning, architectural discussions, and technical documentation.

Job Requirements: 

• 5+ years of software engineering experience required 
• Strong unit testing experience
• Excellent problem-solving and execution skills 
• Strong code review skills
• Mentor others on the team when needed

Desired Skills: 

• Knowledge of the financial trading ecosystem 
• Java engineering experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant

The budgeted salary range for this position in the states of Connecticut and New York is $130,000.00 - $165,000.00