Lead Software Developer

Nomura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura in New York is seeking an experienced engineering lead to deliver agile trading technology for Prime and Equities desks. This role translates complex requirements into scalable technical solutions while guiding a small development team and maintaining direct stakeholder relationships with trading desks.

You will mentor developers, collaborate with global teams, ensure reliability and performance, and support regulatory/compliance needs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in financial services technology, preferably in trading or prime services.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• CI/CD practices and React development a plus.
• Proven team leadership and mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work directly with business stakeholders.
• Understanding of trading workflows and financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2-3 developers in delivering trading tools and enhancements using Python, React, SQL, and CI/CD frameworks.
• Partner directly with trading desks to gather requirements, prioritize features, and deliver solutions in an agile manner.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across the US region.
• Collaborate with global trading tools teams in Japan, AEJ, and EMEA regions.
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance with trading desk operational requirements.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical business users.
• Work core trading hours (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST) with flexibility for market events and global coordination.

Skills

Python

SQL

CI/CD

React

Team leadership

Communication

Trading workflows

Job description

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160,000 and $190,000 annually. * (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

Division 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.

Role Description

Role Summary: Lead the development and delivery of agile trading technology solutions for Prime and Equities desks. Responsible for translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions while managing a small development team and maintaining direct stakeholder relationships with trading desks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2-3 developers in delivering trading tools and enhancements using Python, React, SQL, and CI/CD frameworks
• Partner directly with trading desks to gather requirements, prioritize features, and deliver solutions in an agile manner
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across the US region
• Collaborate with global trading tools teams in Japan, AEJ, and EMEA regions
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance with trading desk operational requirements
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical business users
• Work core trading hours (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST) with flexibility for market events and global coordination

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• 5+ years experience in financial services technology, preferably in trading or prime services
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• CI/CD practices and React development a plus
• Proven team leadership and mentoring experience
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work directly with business stakeholders
• Understanding of trading workflows and financial markets

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

• Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, discretionary awards and eligibility for commissions for applicable sales roles in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired in the U.S., employee will be in an “at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors".