Data Software Engineer

Nasdaq

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Employment
Full-time
Posted
46 days ago
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About Nasdaq

Nasdaq is a global technology company serving the capital markets and other industries through its market infrastructure, marketplace technology, and data analytics and insights solutions. Industry: Financial Exchanges & Market Technology

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TL;DR · Data Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Developer (Data Engineering), you will join the team responsible for building and maintaining data solutions that power regulatory reporting across U.S. equity and options markets. You will design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and Scala to support large-scale reporting workflows. Your daily responsibilities include building and enhancing data processing and ETL workflows to ingest and transform large volumes of trading and market data. You will troubleshoot production issues and implement durable fixes across distributed data platforms. The role requires proficiency in SQL, Linux/Unix environments, and scripting. You will utilize cloud and big data technologies, specifically AWS, Apache Spark, Amazon EMR, and Hadoop, to solve complex technical problems within the financial markets and regulatory reporting domain.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain Java and Scala-based backend applications for regulatory reporting workflows.
  • Translate technical and business requirements into scalable software solutions.
  • Build and support data processing and ETL workflows for large volumes of trading and market data.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and implement durable, long-term fixes across distributed data platforms.
  • Deliver high-quality solutions using cloud and big data technologies.
  • Manage data ingestion, transformation, and delivery processes.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2+ years of software development experience with strong programming skills in Scala and/or Java.
  • Experience developing backend services, data-intensive applications, or ETL/data processing solutions.
  • Experience working in SQL and Linux/Unix environments, including scripting and troubleshooting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguous requirements and collaborate with technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with large-scale data processing technologies and cloud platforms, particularly AWS (preferred).
  • Experience with Apache Spark, Amazon EMR, Hadoop, or other big data technologies (preferred).
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, financial markets, or regulatory reporting environments (preferred).

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