Job Title:  Principal Software Engineer

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Technology

Location: New York

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $175,000 and $200,000 /year*

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.

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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. 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Developer to join our global tools team in London, working closely with our business stakeholders within Equities and Prime Finance. This role requires a blend of technical expertise across multiple technologies and the ability to work effectively in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain complex applications using Python, React, and Java – with particular focus on designing clean, reusable components and structured RESTful endpoints

• Create and optimize database solutions and data models

• Dedication to enhanced performance monitoring and optimization techniques

• Integration of a robust suite of unit, integration and end-to-end tests to ensure system reliability

• Manage and improve CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins/GitLab

• Collaborate directly with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical architecture decisions

• Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality standards

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Python development and design patterns

• Advanced React.js experience, including state management and modern React patterns

• Solid understanding of database design and optimization

• Working knowledge of Java development

• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or GitLab)

• Version control with Git

• Minimum 8+ years of software development experience

• Proven track record of delivering complex technical solutions

• Experience working in an agile development environment

• Background in financial services/investment banking preferred

• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience in mentoring junior developers

*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, and discretionary awards 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, 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”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer