Software Engineer

Nomura Holdings, Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura Holdings, Inc. is looking for a Senior Software Developer in Mumbai, India, with 3+ years of experience in software development. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, including expertise in pandas and numpy, and familiarity with KDB+/q. Responsibilities include leading application design, collaborating with business teams, and mentoring junior developers. Nomura offers opportunities for professional growth and adherence to modern development practices like DevOps.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software design and development using a high-level language.
• Hands-on Python experience with strong proficiency in pandas and numpy.
• Integration of Python with KDB+/q is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and support of various application stacks.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business requirements into solutions.
• Align development priorities with product and technology road-map.
• Develop people through coaching and mentoring.
• Act as a thought leader in the technical space.

Skills

Python

Pandas

Numpy

KDB+/q

DevOps

AWS

CI/CD

Build Automation

Test-Driven Development

Education

B.E / B.Tech / MCA / M.Tech

Tools

Jenkins

GIT

Job description

Division Overview

Global Markets Technology builds and maintains software solutions used by Global Markets Front and Middle Office businesses. The business is spread across EMEA, US, Japan, AEJ, and emerging Markets like India, Brazil, and China. It deals in wide range of products including FX, Rates, Credit, Securitized Products, Equities, Futures & Options, FI/EQ Derivatives, and Prime Services including financing.

GMIT India team is an integral part of the global team, which is spread across US, UK, Tokyo, Singapore, HK, India and China. It works in partnership with the regions to deliver technology solutions to GM business across regions prioritized in Global Book of Work. This team serves key business functions such as Pricing, Sales & Research (Pre-Trade), Electronic Trading, Client & Exchange Connectivity (Trading related), Trade Capture & Workflow, Trade Life Cycle Management (Post-Trade), MIS (pre and post trade analysis), Position, Risk Management and P&L (real‑time, intraday and EOD), Interfaces to Corporate Settlement, Risk and Finance systems.

Position Specifications

Corporate Title: Analyst

Functional Title: Senior Software Developer

Experience: 3+ Years

Qualification: B.E / B.Tech / MCA / M.Tech

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and support of various application stacks.
• Collaborate with business and other technology teams to translate the business requirements into innovative solutions implementing highly performant, scalable, resilient, low latency applications.
• Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to align the development priorities & planning with product and technology road‑map.
• Develop people through coaching, mentoring and management.
• Act as a thought leader in the technical space through research and keeping up with industry trends as well as cutting edge tools & technologies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in the field of software design and development using at least one high level language.
• 3+ years of hands‑on Python experience with strong proficiency in pandas, numpy, and data pipeline development. Experience with real‑time or streaming data processing is preferred.
• Integration of Python with KDB+/q will be an added advantage. Knowledge of KDB+/q and KX‑Dashboards is a plus. Selected candidates will receive structured on‑the‑job training on KDB+/q as part of their development plan. Good understanding of architectural patterns is an added advantage.
• Exposure to software development over cloud platform (preferably AWS) desired.
• Implement DevOps techniques and practices like CI, CD, Build Automation, test‑driven development across projects to enable rapid delivery of working code utilizing tools like Jenkins, GIT etc.
• Adhere to full software development lifecycle.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to quickly identify and document the root cause of the issues and effectively communicate possible resolutions.
• Experience leading high performant development teams and collaborating with technology partners like QA, BA, PS.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, business acumen and demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age.

Applying for this role does not amount to a job offer or create an obligation on Nomura to provide a job offer. The expression "Nomura" refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited together with its affiliates.

The benefits are subject to change and will be in accordance with Company’s policies as may be applicable from time to time.