Lead Software Engineer

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

Department Overview

Wholesale Data Services and Operations Technology supports two major functions within Nomura:

• Develops and maintains systems that manage acquisition and distribution of data for the entire organization including front office, middle office, back office, risk, finance and various AI based analytics systems.
• Supports trade settlement and transaction processing technology platform. Provides day-to-day support for the middle office, operations and regulatory users, and manages vendor and in-house applications. Also owns applications providing trade settlement data services to other technology teams from Operations, Finance, Risk, Regulatory and Compliance.

Role Description

• Design and develop complex trading platform components using Java 8/11/17, Spring Framework, and microservices architecture. Build responsive web interfaces, RESTful APIs, and implement design patterns while maintaining high code quality standards and conducting peer code reviews.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, business analysts, product owners), mentor junior developers through technical guidance and knowledge transfer, lead small development initiatives, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins/GitLab CI, implement infrastructure as code practices, create automated monitoring and alerting solutions, and optimize development workflows through automation of repetitive tasks and deployment processes.
• Support release planning and deployment activities including code packaging, environment preparation, and rollback procedures. Participate in change management processes, monitor post-deployment performance, and maintain deployment scripts for consistent releases.
• Stay current with emerging technologies (cloud, containerization, modern frameworks), evaluate and recommend new tools for improved efficiency, participate in proof-of-concepts, and complete 2-3 relevant technical certifications annually.
• Develop understanding of financial markets and trading workflows, collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide technical feasibility assessments for business requirements.

Nomura Competencies

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Additional Compensation Information

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $115,000 and $140,000 annually. Additional compensation details are available in the footnotes.

Benefits

Aon’s Benefit Index® ranks Nomura #1 amongst our competitors. Details of the total compensation package, which may include a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, discretionary awards, and eligibility for commissions for applicable sales roles, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer.