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

FactSet’s product suite of smart analytics and unique data empower the world’s leading financial service professionals to make more informed decisions every day. At our heart is an inclusive community unified by the spirit of going above and beyond. Our philosophy is to embrace diversity, and that our best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. We continuously look ahead to advance the future and technology of our industry, by rolling up our sleeves to solve tough problems together, and by learning from our successes, as well as our failures. 

In this role, you will be building and maintaining a high‑performance internal product and platform centred on Apache Pulsar. You need to design and deliver core messaging services, secure authentication/authorization integrations, service-to-service connectivity patterns, and reliable deployment and operations. This role is hands-on and cross‑functional. You will work across C++, Java, Go, and Node.js. Partner with identity, infrastructure, and application teams to set high standards for performance, reliability, and maintainability. You’ll have a large impact on the success of the entire organization. 

What You'll Do:-  

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Computer Science or a related technical field 

• 5-7 years of building backend/platform software with 4+ years’ experience of modern C++ ( >= C++17) 

• Built services using messaging/streaming systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ etc)

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker and Kubernetes.

• Provide timely support for production issues

What We're Looking For:-

• Design, build, and operate core messaging capabilities on Apache Pulsar and related technologies

• Design and develop a C++-based internal product and shared libraries with emphasis on performance, resilience, and clean interfaces.

• Define and implement cross-language integrations and SDKs (C++, Java, Go, Node.js); establish versioned APIs and schema governance (e.g., AsyncAPI/OpenAPI, Avro/Protobuf).

• Improve Linux-based development and operational workflows: builds (CMake/Bazel), packaging, containerization, and performance tuning.

• Automate deployments and releases with CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., GitHub Actions/Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform/Ansible)

• Document designs, review code, mentor peers, and collaborate closely with stakeholders

Desired Attributes:-

• Hands-on experience with Apache Pulsar or similar messaging/streaming systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS), including pub/sub, partitions, ordering, idempotency, and delivery semantics.

• Comfortable working across languages (C++, Java, Go, Node.js) and designing cross-language APIs/SDKs.

• Strong Linux fundamentals for development, debugging, and operations; scripting proficiency (Bash/Python).

• Experience with CI/CD, containers (Docker), and Kubernetes fundamentals; sound understanding of secure deployment practices.

• Clear communication, ownership mentality, and ability to drive work from design through production

What's In It For You 

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means: 

• 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. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and 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 our 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. 
   

Learn more about our benefits here. 

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.