Sr. Software Engineer, Desktop Applications - (Must Have C++) - Hybrid

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

• Writing, debugging, and profiling multithreaded C++
• Maintain platform infrastructure and native applications leveraged by 100K+ financial professionals
• Ensure reliability and scalability of various critical systems
• Lead a small team of local engineers focused on the future strategy for FactSet's installed application
• Contribute to the modernization of the Workstation by facilitating consumption of native applications outside of Workstation
• Collaborate with peers in the Platform organization to expand our installer capabilities to deliver the Future Workstation container
• Perform code reviews and adhere to best practices
• Think and communicate critically about architecture, design, and best practices.
• Lead and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of C++ or other natively installed languages.

Critical Skills:

• Strong experience level with C++
• Experience writing highly available, scalable, services in a production environment
• Strong communication, technical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills

Preferred/Desirable Skills:

• JavaScript, Rust, and other functional programming experience
• Familiarity with UI frameworks
• Windows programming frameworks

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.