Lead Software Engineer - FinTech

The Nasdaq Client Clearing Engineering organization is expanding our technology center in Bengaluru (Bangalore). We are looking for a Lead/Principal Software Engineer to join our newly started Clearing CounterParty (CCP) system Development team.

This is an opportunity to join the FINTECH segment of the world’s leading exchange technology company. Our FINTECH aims to modernize markets by providing cutting edge solutions for external clients. Our clients include high profile organizations like Hong Kong Exchange, Singapore Exchange, Australian Securities Exchange, Swiss Exchange and Brazil Exchange. If innovation and efficiency drive you forward - this is the place for you!

We are looking for candidates with strong technical skills who have a genuine desire and drive to deliver top technology solutions to today's markets.

Develops new technology product ideas or strategic product extensions into a commercial product. Establishes technology product specifications, and collaborates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation.

May also complete consulting projects with external clients in the area of technology strategy, information systems security, data strategy, systems architecture, custom systems development, new installation and migrations of function/business area applications, application integration web, IP and online solutions and networking. Designs, codes, tests and/or customizes solutions to meet client requirements. May support systems infrastructure, desktop or network architects by preparing detailed specifications.

With this position we offer :
Join the Client Clearing Engineering Development Team within Nasdaq Marketplace Technology. It is a new team which means you will be part of building a local Development team from scratch, but you will also join an extensive network of Software Engineers working with our Clearing systems across the globe.

NRTC product is a proven multi-asset clearing solution that combines exceptional performance with exceptional adaptability. It is designed to meet the task for high performance with low latency, and control risk with sophisticated post-trade clearing workflows and risk management.

This position at Nasdaq is an individual contributor role with a dual responsibility of doing hands-on product development and providing technical leadership to the development team.

Your role and responsibilities:

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will work in a multi-functional product engineering team with highly skilled and experienced Business Analysts, Software Engineers, and Test Engineers. Your responsibilities will be related to software development and technical leadership in a DevOps-oriented environment for a clearing system. Responsibilities include:

• Lead product development working with a team of 4 – 8 developers as a technology leader.
• Create proposals for architecture and design documents.
• Guide team within and across teams in producing extensible, and maintainable code.
• Develop new advanced functionality and maintain existing codebase in an environment handling large volumes of data and demands for high availability.
• Participate in technical design reviews, functional specification reviews, develop project estimates, schedules, test plans, and code reviews.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential technical problems/issues.
• Work in an agile environment and contribute to sprint planning sessions, daily stand ups, reviews and retrospectives.
• Contribute to the engineering and operational practices and bring in a continuous improvement mindset.
• Join the vibrant dev community at Nasdaq and be pivotal to building a Center of Excellence in Bangalore.
• While most of your responsibilities will require you to ensure the code is well-designed, secure, easy to test, easy to monitor and easy to add to over time, you will also be required to be hands-on with writing working code to emerge as a technical expert of the product.

We expect you to have 


• At least 13+ years of software development experience.
• You are a multi-skilled, solution-oriented teammate with a positive can-do attitude. You can work cross-functionally and internationally in a constantly evolving environment. In our work things can change fast, so you are also flexible to changes in priorities.
• You are customer obsessed, have a strong passion for technology & strong analytical skills.
• Excellent understanding of modern software development practices
• Extensive experience as a Java Backend Developer.
• Excellent knowledge of Java, databases and cloud development.
• Experience with GIT, Maven/Gradle
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience working in agile teams using Scrum or Kanban.

It would be great if you

• Experience with Unix
• Knowledge of Java Script and experience working with React.
• Experience in the trading domain, the post-trade domain or the financial market.
• Experience work in financial back office functions, primarily within clearing.

Does it sound like you? What happens now? 

As the selection process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible. We will get back to you in 2-3 weeks.

What will it be like working here?   

Nasdaq is a vibrant and entrepreneurial company where everyone is encouraged to take initiative, challenge status quo, and take intelligent risks. We want everyone to feel welcome and bring their authentic self to work. Every day, we are building a culture where we all feel connected, supported and empowered. We are a Hybrid-first environment that embraces work-life balance and fosters well-being.  

What do we offer you?   

• Annual monetary bonus.
• An opportunity to become a Nasdaq shareholder  
• Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount  
• Health Insurance Program
• Flexible working schedule and hybrid way of work  
• Flex day program (up to 6 paid days off a year)  
• Internal mentorship program – get a mentor or become one  
• Wide selection of online learning resources, e.g., Udemy  

Come as you are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

Nasdaq is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information, and public company services. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 100 marketplaces in 50 countries. Nasdaq is home to over 4,000 total listings with a market value of approximately $12 trillion.

To learn more, about our business visit business.nasdaq.com. Check out more about our Life at Nasdaq.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.