CCS Principal Software Engineer

Nomura Holdings, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura Holdings, Inc. is seeking a CCS Principal Software Engineer to lead software development and system support for regional and global platforms. You will own architecture decisions and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires strong Java/JEE/Spring experience, API design, and cloud-native skills, including Docker/Kubernetes and Kafka. You will work within Nomura's Information Technology department to drive secure, scalable systems across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with Java/JEE/Spring/SQL Server.
• Experience designing web apps and APIs with Spring, Camel, React.
• MS SQL Server/Oracle database development experience.
• Microservices, Docker/Kubernetes (OpenShift/EKS), service mesh patterns.
• Event-driven architecture with Kafka or similar messaging.
• AI-assisted development with GitHub Copilot/Claude.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development and system support for regional and global platforms.
• Own problem resolution, issue ownership, and stakeholder communication.
• Recommend and implement project enhancements using domain knowledge.
• Manage vendor and in-house app lifecycles, upgrades, and integrations.

Skills

Java

JEE

Spring

APIs

Microservices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift/EKS

Apache Kafka

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Job description

Job Title: CCS Principal Software Engineer

Job Code: 15245

Country: US

Skill Category: IT\\Technology

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $95,000 - $125,000 per year* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company overview

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

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Department Overview

The Information Technology department at Nomura is at the forefront of innovation, driving technology solutions that empower our business and enhance client experiences. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to develop and maintain robust systems and infrastructure, ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our operations. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that embraces technological advancements to deliver value and drive our digital transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join the team to lead software development and system support covering regional and global platforms. Primary responsibilities include:

• Perform/manage system support covering a wide range of business applications, problem resolution and ownership of issues and communication back to the business.
• Contribute to projects and system enhancements using in-depth expertise in technology, and knowledge in domain areas, and provide solutions that will deliver value to stakeholders.
• Take ownership of the technical architecture and decision making on low-to-medium-complexity projects and ensure knowledge repositories are kept current.
• Manage and support multiple concurrent vendor and in-house applications simultaneously, owning the full lifecycle of vendor relationships including upgrades, patch management, integration maintenance, and issue escalation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering with total of 6+ years of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with multiple technologies focussing on Java, JEE, Spring, SQL Server in Unix and Windows environments.
• Proven experience in designing and developing web applications as well as API’s using various Java/JavaScript frameworks like Spring, Camel, React (60% server-side, 40% UI).
• Extensive database development experience in MS SQL Server/ Oracle.
• Experience with microservices architecture, containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes (OpenShift/EKS), and service mesh patterns.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture using Apache Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
• Proficient in AI-assisted development using GitHub Copilot and Claude (or equivalent LLM-based tools) for code generation, code review, test writing, and documentation.