Nasdaq
Software Engineer, Specialist
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Job Description
As a Software Engineer Specialist reporting to the Director - Software Engineering, you'll play a critical role in building and maintaining the technology platforms that power Nasdaq's market operations. You'll own the development and reliability of a complex, high-performance client-server web platform that supports real-time financial activity and exchange operations at scale. You'll thrive in this position if you're technically sharp, solutions-oriented, and energized by working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where your work directly supports the integrity of global markets.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of software engineering experience developing enterprise-scale applications using Java, SQL, and modern software engineering principles.
- Experience building and supporting web-based applications using React (or similar frameworks) within Linux-based environments.
- Strong understanding of client-server architectures, API development, system integration, multi-threaded programming, and performance optimization.
- Proven ability to build, deploy, and support secure, scalable, and high-performing systems while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in capital markets, trading systems, fintech, or other regulated financial environments.
- Familiarity with real-time data processing, event-driven architectures, low-latency systems, and market connectivity protocols such as FIX.
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and system monitoring or observability tools.
- Knowledge of secure software development practices, regulatory compliance requirements, and production support in mission-critical environments.
Skills & Technologies
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Employment Type
Full Time
Experience Level
Senior
Salary Range
$107,000 – $182,000
Location
New York, NY
Posted
5 days ago
Visa Sponsorship
Available
Country
US