Software Developer

Nasdaq Technology is looking for a Java/SMARTS Software Developer Senior Specialist to join the Surveillance Technology team. Our team helps Nasdaq fulfill the regulatory oversight requirements demanded by federal regulators.

With this position we offer:

An opportunity to join a highly qualified cross-functional team of software developers. Our team closely supports and collaborates with internal users in the US and Europe. The product that we are working on is both exciting and advanced with very high-quality requirements!

If you see yourself as someone who is passionate about technology, is constantly looking for improved ways of working and enjoys sharing knowledge with others - we hope that this is the right role for you! As innovation and efficiency are two of our core values, we are hoping to find someone who shares those values with us, along with a genuine desire to deliver top technology solutions to today's markets.

What you will be doing:

• Learning Nasdaq's SMARTS Surveillance suite of products including Nasdaq's proprietary Alice programming language for developing pattern-detection data mining algorithms
• Integrating trading system and back office reference data into the SMARTS products
• Developing new complex functionality and maintain the existing codebase in an environment handling large volumes of data and high demands for high availability
• Modify existing internal software products to add to new functions, adapt to new hardware, improve performance, or enhance product usability
• Work with all stages of the product life cycle; requirements, design, implementation, testing, release deployment, troubleshooting, maintenance, improvement, capacity planning, performance monitoring, and alert monitoring
• Develop and maintain software in Nasdaq's proprietary SMARTS software product (alice programming language) as well as Java
• Support the production environment before, during, and after market trading sessions
• Support weekend capacity testing and prepare capacity test reports

What you will bring to the team:

• Passion for building great products and delivering to customers.
• A positive, self-driven attitude along with your sense of structure
• Excellent working proficiency in English
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering or equivalent

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience developing pattern-detection data mining algorithms
• Experience developing Java socket-based programs and bash shell scripts
• Experience tracking and handling large volumes of data
• Knowledge of the capital markets, e.g. clearing, settlement, trading, financial instruments or corporate actions
• Experience developing regulatory software

Keywords that should excite you:

• Java 8 & 11, Git, Linux, Bash scripting, SMARTS, Alice, SQL
• High performance real-time monitoring and alerting
• Back-end development
• Excellent customer experience
• Regulatory oversight

Benefits:

• Annual Monetary Bonus and opportunity to become a Nasdaq shareholder
• Flex day program (6 paid leave days a year)
• Additional paid leave days after 2 years of working at Nasdaq
• Internal Mentorship programs - learn from an employee you look up to
• Wide selection of online learning resources: Udemy, O'Reilly, etc.
• Flexible Health Insurance program from the first day
• III pillar pension plan with additional contribution from Nasdaq

We offer a competitive salary, depending on your level of experience.

This full-time position is located in Philadelphia, Rockville, or Denver. As the process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible.

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.

What We Offer

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, location, business needs and market demands.

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

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page