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 We Offer

We are looking for a Graduate Software Developer (Java/Python) with Software Engineering and/or Data Engineering experience. The role is based in Sydney with the Nasdaq Market Surveillance team supporting Nasdaq’s AI/Machine Learning initiatives. Nasdaq Market Surveillance is the global leader in surveillance technology, and is used to detect and deter financial crime worldwide. You will support AI projects that power critical systems used by major financial institutions, and gain hands-on experience building the foundations for production grade AI tools.

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 and grow and rewards with a global impact we create.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, incredible private health insurance, employee stock purchase plan, a global mentoring program, counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, gym sponsorship and more.

What You Will Do

• Support the development of AI and Machine Learning technology for the global leader in market surveillance.
• Build, maintain, and optimize data pipelines that feed AI and Machine Learning systems, ensuring high data quality and reliability.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in datasets, pipelines, and automated processes.
• Implement data validation and monitoring to improve data accuracy and pipeline stability.
• Designs, develops, tests, debugs and implements operating systems components, software tools and utilities.
• Develops program logic for new applications or analyses and modifies logic in existing applications.
• Modifies existing internal software products to add to new functions, adapt to new hardware, improve performance or enhance product usability.
• May be developing as a generalist and become more involved in various aspects of a project including firmware, hardware, architecture, database warehouse and mining, database design and analysis, software development and testing.

What We Expect

• Education Required: Degree qualified in a discipline related to Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.
• Recent graduates, or individuals with 1-2 years of experience in Software Engineering, or Data Engineering welcome to apply.
• A commitment to high quality work, with the patience and persistence to see difficult tasks through to completion.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work methodically through complex challenges and taking ownership of tasks given.
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc..) is nice to have.
• Special Qualifications: Maintains certifications in programming and/or scripting languages.

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 where a career at Nasdaq can take you.

Our work arrangement is hybrid. You will be coming into the office at least 2 days per week. This is a permanent, full-time role so candidates should have full working rights in Australia. To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency status.

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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