Software Engineer Specialist

The Role

As a Software Engineer Specialist reporting totheDirector - Software Engineeringyoullplay a critical role in building andmaintainingthe technology platforms that power Nasdaqs market operations.Youllown the development and reliability of a complex high-performance client-server web platform that supports real-time financial activity and exchange operations at scale.

Youllthrive in this position ifyouretechnically sharp solutions-oriented and energized by working in a fast-paced high-stakes environment where your work directly supports the integrity of global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Design develop andmaintainscalable backend services APIs and web applications using Java and modern web technologies.

• Lead architectural decisions and code reviews to ensure secure high-quality and high-performance software delivery.

• Build andoptimizeclient-server applications that support real-time market data processing transaction workflows and exchange operations.

• Collaborate with infrastructure DevOps and QA teams to ensure reliable integration deployment and support across Linux-based environments.

• Troubleshoot complex production issues perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions to improve system reliability scalability and performance.

• Maintain technical documentation and ensure adherence to industry standards security best practices and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 systemmonitoringor observability tools.

• Knowledge of secure software development practices regulatory compliance requirements and production support in mission-critical environments.

This position willbe located inNew York and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office subject to change providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Nasdaq will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B L-1 TN O-1 E-3 H-1B1 F-1 J-1 OPT CPT or any other employment-based visa)

This posting is for an existing vacancy within Nasdaq.