Senior Data Software Engineer - Backend & Big Data

Nasdaq; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life and disability plans

Generous paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Gym membership discounts

Hybrid work schedule

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Bereavement leave

Volunteer days

Education assistance

Job summary

Nasdaq is seeking a Senior Software Developer (Data Engineering) to build and maintain data solutions powering regulatory reporting for U.S. equity and options markets.

You will design Java/Scala backends, develop ETL workflows, and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, reliable systems in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes ownership of complex technical problems, with hybrid work options in Philadelphia and a strong focus on cloud and big data technologies such as AWS and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of software development in Scala or Java.
• Experience building backend services and data processing workloads.
• Proficiency with SQL and Linux/Unix scripting.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration with technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java/Scala backend applications for regulatory reporting.
• Translate requirements into reliable, scalable software solutions.
• Build and support ETL/data processing workflows for large trading datasets.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement durable fixes across data platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using cloud and big data technologies.

Skills

Scala/Java programming

Backend services

Data-intensive apps

SQL & Linux scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IS

Tools

AWS

Apache Spark/EMR/Hadoop

Job description

Nasdaq is seeking a Senior Software Developer (Data Engineering) to build and maintain data solutions powering regulatory reporting for U.S. equity and options markets.

You will design Java/Scala backends, develop ETL workflows, and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, reliable systems in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes ownership of complex technical problems, with hybrid work options in Philadelphia and a strong focus on cloud and big data technologies such as AWS and