Product Development Senior Specialist

Nasdaq, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Hybrid schedule

Education assistance

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Senior Specialist to drive modernization across critical market applications and cloud-based platforms. You will own backlogs, write user stories, and translate business needs into technical requirements while collaborating with engineers and business teams.

You will learn Nasdaq's operations, manage APIs and integrations, and lead agile ceremonies to deliver scalable solutions across North America and Europe. A hybrid in-office schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Product Ownership, Development, Business Analysis or software delivery.
• Exposure to data analysis, reporting or SQL preferred.
• Experience in Agile environments and backlog management with Jira.
• Proven ability to write quality user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specs.
• Strong understanding of APIs, integrations, data flows and architectures.
• Experience partnering with engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain product backlogs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and requirements.
• Translate business processes into clear technical requirements for development.
• Support modernization by migrating functionality to cloud-based, customer-facing platforms.
• Define APIs, integrations, workflows and future-state solutions with teams.
• Lead Agile ceremonies and backlog refinement with stakeholders.
• Develop expertise in Nasdaq's market operations to guide decisions.

Skills

Product Ownership

Product Development

Business Analysis

Software Delivery

Agile

Jira

APIs

Integrations

Data analysis

SQL

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Learning new technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS/Analytics/Finance/Economics

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Power BI

Figma

CI/CD

Job description

We're looking for a Product Development Senior Specialist to join Nasdaq's Market Services team and play a key role in modernizing the technology that supports global financial markets. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of product, technology, and business. You'll collaborate with engineers, architects, operations teams, and business stakeholders to improve critical applications, define product requirements, and help deliver modernization initiatives that enhance how Nasdaq serves its customers. A large part of your work will focus on supporting strategic cloud transformation efforts, helping bring legacy functionality into modern customer-facing applications and API-driven solutions. You'll gain deep exposure to Nasdaq's market operations, membership services, and compliance processes while helping shape the next generation of technology that powers them. This role will support our Trade Support teams by enhancing a cloud-based application that provides Nasdaq with a comprehensive view of orders and trades, along with the ability to manage orders, process post-trade adjustments, and oversee trading activity across multiple markets and asset classes. If you're naturally curious, eager to learn about market structure, enjoy collaborating with technical teams, and thrive on tackling complex challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Deeply learn 1-2 legacy applications in terms of user navigation, core use cases and basic underlying architecture.

• Own and maintain product backlogs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements to support business and technology priorities.
• Translate business processes and operational needs into clear, detailed technical requirements that drive development and delivery.
• Support the modernization of business-critical applications, helping migrate functionality into cloud-based and customer-facing platforms.
• Work closely with development teams to define APIs, integrations, workflows, and future-state solutions.
• Lead and participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stakeholder reviews, and quarterly planning activities.
• Develop expertise in Nasdaq's market operations, membership services, and compliance processes to help shape product decisions and business outcomes.
• Leverage AI-powered tools and automation opportunities to accelerate analysis, documentation, backlog management, and delivery activities.
• Support production issue management and collaborate with teams to continuously improve application performance and operational efficiency.
• Work with global teams across North America and Europe to deliver technology solutions that make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5+ years of experience in Product Ownership, Product Development, Business Analysis, Software Delivery, or a related technology-focused role.
• A background that includes exposure to data analysis, reporting or basic SQL is preferred and will help you succeed in the position.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments and managing product backlogs through tools such as Jira.
• Proven ability to write high-quality user stories, acceptance criteria, business requirements, and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of software development processes, APIs, integrations, application architectures, and data flows.
• Experience partnering directly with software engineers and technical teams to deliver complex solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for learning new technologies, products, and business domains.

Nice to Have

• Experience in financial services, fintech, capital markets, exchange technology, or market infrastructure environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale modernization programs, cloud migrations, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud technologies and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience using AI-enabled development tools and agentic workflows such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, AWS Kiro, or similar solutions.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Power BI, Figma, and CI/CD practices.
• Professional certifications such as CSPO, CSM, AWS Cloud Practitioner, or similar credentials.

This position is located in Philadelphia 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 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.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq's overall success. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.

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