Senior Specialist - Software Engineering (AWS & Java)

Nasdaq Technology is looking for a passionate Senior Software Developer Specialist with focus on developing and supporting real-time mission critical applications that power the Nasdaq internal markets, to join the Mumbai technology center in India. If Innovation and effectiveness drive, you forward this is the place for you!

Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets and undergoing transformations while we adopt new technologies to develop innovative solutions, constantly aiming to rewrite tomorrow. As a Senior Software Developer Specialist, you will be a member of a cross-functional team, delivering critical data and software solutions and providing support for financial markets around the globe. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a strong, experienced team developing and supporting complex technological solutions to our internal clients. You will work with and learn from subject matter experts and can take on more responsibility and progress within the team.

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

With this position we offer:

An opportunity to join the Market Platforms organization to work in the newly formed team of Software Development and DevOps specialists to help build, support and enhance operational efficiency of numerous applications, critical to running Nasdaq markets on 24-hour online schedule.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Developer Specialist, your responsibilities will be to contribute to the software and infrastructural enhancements of the covered applications.

• You will also provide monitoring, answer support calls, and help resolve production issues for these applications during the US night hours. In this role, you will facilitate collaboration between software development and IT operations teams to streamline software delivery and infrastructure changes.
• Critical competencies will include software development, building microservices, RESTful API, and browser-based user interfaces. Required competencies will also include automation tools, cloud services, software development practices, and system administration techniques, ensuring efficient and reliable operation of modern IT environments.
• Besides working closely with your colleagues in Mumbai you will also work closely with Nasdaq teams in other countries.

We expect you to have: (Minimum Qualifications)

• At least 7 years of experience as a Software Development engineer.
• Proficiency in programming languages, such as Java, Kotlin, Python, HTML, React JS, SQL, and Java is a must-have.
• Experience with Spring, Spring boot, Kafka, RESTful web-services and Microservices, relational database.
• Containers expertise (Docker and Kubernetes).
• AWS experience.
• DevOps Experience building and supporting infrastructure, deployment automation.
• Terraform expertise.
• CI/CD pipeline experience.
• Basic SQL knowledge.
• Proficiency with Linux commands and utilities including Bash scripting.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills that enable you to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Good communication and collaboration skills that enable you to work well with developers, stakeholders, and users.
• Passion for learning new technologies and staying updated with industry trends that help you improve your skills and knowledge.
• Creativity and innovation in creating solutions that meet user needs and expectations and deliver value to the business.
• Attention to detail and quality assurance to ensure your software products are of high quality and meet the standards and requirements.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and cope with changing priorities and deadlines.
• A genuine interest in the financial industry and learning about the markets, products, and services that Nasdaq offers.
• Education Qualification: Degree qualified in a discipline related to Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.

It would be great if you had (Preferred Qualifications)

• Knowledge of Equities trading
• Experience with real-time, high-throughput applications.
• Understanding data lakes and data-warehousing.
• Build tools: Maven and Git.
• Java Frameworks (Keycloak, OpenSearch).
• JSON.
• Web security skills: SAML, encryption, certificates, and web attack protection.
• JUnit, automated testing and test-driven development experience.

Does it sound like you?

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.

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.

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