Lead Software Engineer

Role & Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Development & Architecture - Design and develop complex trading platform components using Java 8/11/17, Spring Framework, and microservices architecture. Build responsive web interfaces, RESTful APIs, and implement design patterns while maintaining high code quality standards and conducting peer code reviews.
• Team Collaboration & Mentorship - Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, business analysts, product owners), mentor junior developers through technical guidance and knowledge transfer, lead small development initiatives, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• CI/CD & Automation - Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins/GitLab CI, implement infrastructure as code practices, create automated monitoring and alerting solutions, and optimize development workflows through automation of repetitive tasks and deployment processes.
• Release Management & Deployment - Support release planning and deployment activities including code packaging, environment preparation, and rollback procedures. Participate in change management processes, monitor post-deployment performance, and maintain deployment scripts for consistent releases.
• Technology Innovation & Learning - Stay current with emerging technologies (cloud, containerization, modern frameworks), evaluate and recommend new tools for improved efficiency, participate in proof-of-concepts, and complete 2-3 relevant technical certifications annually.
• Trading Domain & Business Understanding - Develop understanding of financial markets and trading workflows, collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide technical feasibility assessments for business requirements. Mandatory Skill Set : Solid understanding of Core Java. Solid understanding of the OOPS concepts including multithreading, exception handling, containers etc. Must have worked on J2EE features like Hibernate, Spring, Spring Boot etc. Desired Skill Set : Good to have relevant DB knowledge like Sybase / oracle Good to have knowledge on the DevOps toolchains like CI / CD, Jenkins, GIT etc. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age. Applying for this role does not amount to a job offer or create an obligation on Nomura to provide a job offer. The expression "Nomura" refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited together with its affiliates. The benefits are subject to change and will be in accordance with Company’s policies as may be applicable from time to time).