Lead Trading Tech Engineer — Python, React, CI/CD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Restricted stock units

401(k) eligibility

Job summary

Nomura is seeking a capable technologist to lead the development and delivery of agile trading technology solutions for Prime and Equities desks. You will translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions while managing a small development team and maintaining direct stakeholder relationships with trading desks.

In this role you will mentor developers, drive technical leadership across the US, and collaborate with global trading tools teams to ensure reliability,

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

Nomura is seeking a capable technologist to lead the development and delivery of agile trading technology solutions for Prime and Equities desks. You will translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions while managing a small development team and maintaining direct stakeholder relationships with trading desks.

In this role you will mentor developers, drive technical leadership across the US, and collaborate with global trading tools teams to ensure reliability,