Lead Software Engineer (Python/AI)

Nasdaq, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

You&Q rewards program

Job summary

Nasdaq Technology in Pune, India, invites an experienced Lead AI/Automation Specialist to drive AI innovation and production automation across the product delivery lifecycle. You will lead AI initiatives, design scalable automation, and partner with diverse teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

The role requires 7–10 years of hands-on software and automation experience, strong Python skills, and a background in enterprise-grade AI/automation.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years hands-on software development, architecture, and productization of enterprise-grade solutions.
• Strong Python coding proficiency; experience with Java, SQL, and Bash is a plus.
• Experience designing and deploying AI/ML models or intelligent automation at scale.
• Proven track record building production-grade automation pipelines and CI/CD tooling.
• Ability to learn quickly and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Identify AI/ML opportunities and implement solutions across product development and operations.
• Design and deploy production-grade automation pipelines and tools.
• Define technical architecture for AI and automation within Nasdaq's ecosystem.
• Write high-quality Python code for models, integrations, and tooling.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, QA, product management, and business teams.
• Stay at the cutting edge of AI/ML technologies and promote innovative practices.
• Mentor team members and uplift capabilities.

Skills

Python

CI/CD

Automation

Java

SQL

Bash

Leadership

Computer Science

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AxiomSL platform

Job description

Nasdaq Technology is looking for a passionate Lead AI/Automation Specialist with focus on leading the charge on AI-driven innovation and the production of automation across our product delivery lifecycle, to join the Pune technology center in India. If Innovation and effectiveness drive, you forward this is the place for you! Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets and undergoing transformations while we adopt new technologies to develop innovative solutions, constantly aiming to rewrite tomorrow. We are looking for candidates with a genuine desire and drive to deliver top technology solutions to today's markets With this position we offer Join the FinTech Software Engineering organization, accelerate innovation, transform our product delivery processes, and reinforce Nasdaq's position at the forefront of financial technology.

Role Responsibilities

As a Lead AI/Automation Specialist, you will combine deep technical expertise with critical thinking to identify transformative opportunities, architect and build robust solutions, and shepherd them through to production.

• Lead AI Innovation – Identify, evaluate, and implement AI/ML-driven solutions to enhance product development, testing, delivery, and operational processes within the AxiomSL platform, aligned with Nasdaq's broader technology strategy.
• Productionizing automation at Scale – Design, develop, and deploy production-grade automation pipelines, frameworks, and tools that drive efficiency, quality, and speed across the software delivery lifecycle.
• Architect End-to-End Solutions – Define and own the technical architecture for AI and automation capabilities, ensuring scalability, resilience, maintainability, and alignment with the AxiomSL platform and Nasdaq's enterprise architecture standards.
• Hands-On Development – Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code (primarily in Python) to build AI models, automation frameworks, integrations, and production tooling.
• Champion Testing & Quality – Develop and implement automated testing strategies and frameworks; ensure all AI and automation solutions meet rigorous production-readiness and quality assurance standards.
• Cross-Domain Problem Solving – Rapidly contextualise and operate across diverse regulatory, data, and business domains to tailor AI and automation solutions that deliver real business value.
• Strategic Teamwork – Partner with development, QA, product management, and business teams across Nasdaq and AxiomSL to translate complex requirements into actionable, high-impact technical solutions.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Stay at the cutting edge of emerging AI/ML technologies, tools, and standard processes; champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Mentorship & Capability Uplift – Act as a senior technical leader, sharing AI and automation expertise across the wider team and contributing to the professional development of colleagues.
• Stakeholder Communication – Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical customers, including senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of hands-on, dynamic experience in software develop, architecture, development, testing, and productization of enterprise-grade solutions
• Strong Python/Coding Proficiency and additional experience with other languages (e.g., Java, SQL, Bash) is a strong advantage.
• Meaningful experience designing, building, deploying, and maintaining AI/ML models or intelligent automation solutions
• Proven track record of building production-grade automation pipelines, CI/CD workflows, and developer tooling at scale
• Proven ability to quickly learn, contextualise, and deliver within new and multifaceted problem domains
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to independently drive initiatives, manage competing priorities, and deliver results with minimal direction while mentoring others
• Education Required: At least Masters’ Degree or double degree qualified in a discipline related to Computer Science and our industry; or equivalent work experience.
• It would be great if you- Experience with regulatory reporting platforms, risk data aggregation, data lineage, or direct experience with the AxiomSL/Nasdaq product suite

Benefits

• We support your success through You&Q, our total rewards program that covers every dimension of life—from building wealth and growing your career to prioritizing well-being and family care.

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