Specialist Software Engineer, Calypso

Nasdaq, Inc; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Equal opportunity employer

Accommodation available

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. in Mexico City is seeking a Java Developer to contribute to analysis, design, and implementation of capital markets solutions and related technology platforms.

You will work closely with clients, Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Operations teams to understand business requirements and ensure successful delivery throughout the project lifecycle. The role emphasizes REST API integrations, system integrations, and collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering/Finance or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience analyzing business and technical requirements.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, messaging platforms, and enterprise applications.
• Experience interacting with clients and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client business and technical requirements and translate into designs.
• Participate in workshops and reviews of BRDs/FSDs and architecture artifacts.
• Define and document integration requirements involving REST APIs, messaging, databases, and cloud services.
• Support implementation, testing, deployment, and production readiness with cross-team collaboration.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot issues across applications and integrations.
• Support SIT, UAT, production deployments, and post-go-live stabilization activities.
• Develop technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials.
• Track project risks, dependencies, and issues across engagements.
• Provide technical guidance and best-practice recommendations across projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Client interaction

REST APIs

System integrations

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering/Finance

Tools

Calypso

SQL

Job description

Java Developer

The Role

The Java Developer serves as a key contributor in the analysis, design, implementation, and support of capital markets solutions and related technology platforms. The role works closely with clients, Product Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, and Operations teams to understand business requirements, design technical solutions, and ensure successful delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze client business and technical requirements and translate them into functional and technical solution designs.
• Participate in requirements-gathering workshops, technical design sessions, and client-facing discussions. Review and validate Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Specification Documents (FSDs), technical designs, and solution architecture artifacts.
• Define and document integration requirements involving REST APIs, messaging platforms, databases, cloud services, and third-party applications.
• Support system implementation, configuration, customization, testing, deployment, and production readiness activities. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Architecture teams to assess solution feasibility and identify implementation approaches.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting of application, workflow, integration, and performance-related issues.
• Support SIT, UAT, production deployments, and post-go-live stabilization activities.
• Develop technical documentation, operational procedures, implementation guides, and knowledge transfer materials.
• Track project risks, dependencies, assumptions, issues, and action items.
• Provide technical expertise and best-practice recommendations across multiple projects and client engagements.
• Work effectively with global teams across different regions and time zone

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Experience working as a Technical Analyst, Systems Analyst, Implementation Consultant, Business Systems Analyst, or similar role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience analyzing business and technical requirements.
• Knowledge of system integrations, REST APIs, messaging technologies, and enterprise applications.
• Experience interacting directly with clients and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with Calypso is desirable. Experience in Calypso implementation, business analysis, configuration, customization, integration, testing, or production support.
• Familiarity with Calypso workflows, scheduled tasks, processing engines, interfaces, reporting, and automation capabilities.
• Knowledge of capital markets, treasury, derivatives, collateral management, market risk, clearing, settlement, and post-trade processes.
• Experience with SQL, relational databases, data analysis, and reporting tools.

This position will be located in Mexico City and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people from all backgrounds and identities. If you need any accommodation during the hiring process, just let us know.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package that supports you and your family, inside and outside of work. Actual pay depends on your skills, experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, we offer short-term incentives (bonus or commission) and long-term incentives (equity), where applicable. Learn more on our 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.

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