Software Engineer, Sr Specialist (Philadelphia)

Join Our Team At Nasdaq's Derivatives Market System Technology

Join the team responsible for the Derivatives Market System technology at Nasdaq. This role's responsibilities include the development and maintenance of real-time, mission-critical systems, requiring high throughput and minimal latency. This demands precise execution, exceptional reliability, and adherence to rigorous performance standards. You will design, develop, modify, adapt and implement solutions to information technology needs through new and existing applications, systems architecture and applications infrastructure. You will review system requirements and business processes; code, test, debug and implement software solutions. You should enjoy working on challenging technical problems and thinking of creative solutions for them.

Responsibilities include :

• Reviews system requirements and business processes; codes, tests, debugs; implements and / or maintains software solutions for more complex assignments.
• Determines systems software design requirements.
• Designs, develops, modifies, adapts and implements short and long-term solutions to information technology needs through new and existing applications, systems architecture, network systems and applications infrastructure.
• Develops security solutions for complex assignments.
• Provides application software development services or technical support typically for more challenging assignments.
• 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.
• Mentors others in the team on implementing system improvements, challenging the team to increase efficiency wherever possible and to utilize current industry trends.
• Ensures that applications are compatible across multiple platforms and browsers.
• May participate in all aspects from detailed programming to high level system design.
• Participates in IT systems strategy, development and / or integrations services to clients.
• Provides technology trends and competitive landscape expertise and makes technology decisions to drive opportunities and competitive advantage for our clients.
• Provides a deep domain and industry experience and expertise to design and develop creative solutions.
• Provides deep awareness of technology and market trends to anticipate industry changes and conceptualize solutions.
• As a generalist, becomes involved in all aspects of a project including firmware, hardware, architecture, database warehouse and mining, database design and analysis, software development and testing.

Education Required : Degree qualified in a discipline related to Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience. Would typically have, or be studying, a second degree or masters' in a more specialized area, such as financial markets, finance, or mathematics related.

Experience Required :

Special Qualifications :

This position can be located in Philadelphia, and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (at least 2 days a week in office, subject to change), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

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.

We're proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq's overall success.

In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus / commissions and equity), benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to : skill set, experience, education / training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq's programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to :