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The Role

We're looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our team, reporting to the Director - Software Engineering. In this role, you'll help shape how we build innovative, client-facing solutions that power the institutional investing marketplace. You'll be working as a full-stack engineer, utilizing cutting-edge tools and frameworks like Vue.js, Net Core, MS SQL Server, AWS, and Terraform, in an agile scrum process. Your work will enable consultants and investors to make confident decisions worth billions of dollars.

You'll fit right in if you're collaborative, detailoriented, and passionate about technology - someone who enjoys tackling challenges that make an impact globally and who leverages modern AI tools to accelerate delivery.

What you'll do:

• Design and build scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions for both front-end and back-end.
• Write production-ready code using C#, .NET/.NET Core, Vue.js, and relational databases like MSSQL and PostgreSQL.
• Build and maintain cloud-based microservices on AWS, managing infrastructure with Terraform.
• Work closely with a global team to enhance development efficiency by automating build, test, and deployment workflows, ensuring rapid and reliable code integration and delivery.
• Assist in reviewing code quality and troubleshooting issues to ensure reliable, maintainable solutions.
• Explore and integrate various AI tools to enhance development workflows.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of full-stack software development experience.
• Strong skills in server-side programming (e.g., C#, Java) and modern front-end JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Vue, Angular, React).
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, including AWS and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform for provisioning and managing environments.
• Experience with SQL databases (flexible across major relational systems).
• Familiarity with common development tools and practices (version control, Visual Studio, Agile).

Nice to Have:

• AIdriven development: experience with prompt engineering, working with LLMs (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude), and familiarity with agentic workflows and RAGbased search.
• Knowledge of microservices, containerization (Docker), and DevOps tools (Jenkins).
• Proficiency with automated testing frameworks (e.g., XUnit, Cypress) and experience validating AI models.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Nasdaq will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

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.

Nasdaq's programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• 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.