Senior Java Software Engineer - Nasdaq Market Surveillance

Senior Java Software Engineer - NMS

As a Senior Java Software Engineer – NMS reporting to Director – Software Engineering, NMS, you'll play a critical role in designing and delivering Nasdaq's leading Market Surveillance platform — technology that helps keep global markets fair, transparent, and efficient.

You'll thrive in this position if you're a hands-on engineer who takes ownership, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to make a real impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshooting and implement solutions to Nasdaq Market Surveillance

• Reviews system requirements and business processes.

• Participate in technical design, functional specification reviews, develop project estimates, schedules, test plans, and code reviews.

• Proactively identify and resolve potential problems/issues including authoring of technical specifications.

• Determines systems software design requirements.

• Provides application software development services or technical support typically for more challenging assignments.

• Mentor others in the team on implementing system improvements, challenging the team to increase efficiency wherever possible and to utilize current industry trends.

• Participates in IT systems strategy, development and /or integrations services to clients.

Required Qualifications

• Have Degree qualified in Computer Science, Business/Finance or related field, or equivalent work experience

• At least 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering using Java.

• Experience working in financial institutions is highly preferred but not required

• Special Qualifications: Maintains professional association memberships. Specialized development in business acumen, financial, and critical thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in financial institutions, fintech, or capital markets.

• Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.

This position will be located in Sydney, Australia 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.

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.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package designed to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families (where applicable).

We utilize a structured job architecture and career framework to ensure growth opportunities are transparent, fair, and accessible to all employees.

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.