Lead Systems Operations Engineer

Why Nasdaq

When you work at Nasdaq, you’re working for more open and transparent markets so that more people can access opportunities. Connections can be made, jobs can be created, and communities can thrive. We want all our employees to have access to opportunity, too. That means planning for career growth, ensuring you have the tools you need, and promoting an inclusive culture where we’re all valued for our unique perspective.

Here, you will work for a global tech leader committed to breaking down barriers to inclusive prosperity. We see technology as a means to free people up to work together more productively and effectively by centralizing data, analytics, and market intelligence.

Here, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.

What You Will Do

Ready to shape the future of global finance? Join Nasdaq’s team as an Senior Systems Operations Specialist, where you’ll help deliver and support high-performance, low latency trading systems for financial institutions worldwide. This role goes beyond technical tasks—it's about ensuring the stability, resiliency, scalability, and performance of platforms that power the global economy. If you're passionate about building robust, fault-tolerant systems, automating recovery processes, and solving sophisticated challenges in critical environments, this is your chance to make a real impact.

• This position is intentionally structured as a second-line role; as a critical issue point, you will handle the resolution of sophisticated issues, coordinating between technical teams and partners to ensure rapid and effective problem-solving beyond initial fixing.
• Supervise operational health, analyze system trends, and find opportunities to optimize resilience and availability. Respond to incidents as needed, ensuring both proactive and reactive support.
• Collaborate closely with market operations, client success, and various technology teams to resolve raised issues, contribute to root cause analysis, and drive process improvements that increase reliability and enhance client experience.
• Take ownership of updating and maintaining documentation, such as step-by-step operational procedures, fixing manuals, and quick-reference guides, so that team members and stakeholders always have access to clear and current resources.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• Hands-on experience with Linux Operating Systems
• At least 4–5 years of experience in application management, technical support, or a similar environment, preferably within a global organization.
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure and cloud platforms, including basic networking, virtualization, and cloud deployment models (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with Git version control
• Proficiency with automation, scripting (Bash, Python, Ruby, SQL), CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management/infrastructure as code tools such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or Terraform.
• Ability to clearly document technical procedures, produce reusable knowledge base articles, and maintain high standards of operational documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential, ensuring effective collaboration across teams and clear documentation for a global audience.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and time management abilities, with keen attention to detail and a highly organized approach to multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on weekends and off hours depending on business needs (to be agreed in advance).

What Would Be Helpful

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ITIL, Cloud Technologies, Kubernetes, or Agile-related).
• Experience within global organizations, especially in banking, exchange, or technology sectors.
• Understanding of financial markets and trading concepts is an advantage.

What Success Looks Like

• Creative problem solver who approaches challenges from different angles to find effective solutions.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey sophisticated ideas clearly
• Consistently delivers high-quality work that goes above and beyond
• Collaborative teammate eager to provide technical leadership and helps to elevate others for success

Growth Opportunities

• Access to training and development programs to support continuous learning
• Opportunities to progress your career as you grow within the team
• Demonstrate your skills to explore different areas of the business and expand your impact.

What We Offer

This is a permanent full-time role following a hybrid work model setup (at least 3 office days per week).

You can expect an autonomous but fast-paced work environment where you are recognized for your results and ability to drive things forward. Every day brings many opportunities to learn & grow and rewards with a global impact we create.

At Nasdaq, employees are empowered to drive meaningful change—every team member is encouraged to bring forward their ideas, build solutions, and actively implement improvements in our critical production systems, fostering a culture where innovation translates into real-world impact.

In return, you will receive annual monetary bonus, employee stock purchase plan, equity grant, employer's contribution to the IIIrd pillar pension fund, private healthcare insurance, 6 additional vacation days, subscription to e-learning platforms, fitness, wellness and more.

Monthly salary range 4000 - 5000 Eur gross.

Does It Sound Like You?

Please follow through by clicking the “Apply” link and submitting your application. If your skills and experience are a match, we will be in touch soon. In the meantime, please visit our website and social media channels to learn more about our innovative business, inclusive culture and discover why Nasdaq Vilnius is a Great Place To Work!

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.