Senior Developer - Front Office

Senior Developer - Front Office

Job Code: 13460 Country: US City:
New York Skill Category:
Global Markets

Description:

Senior Developer Department:
Global Markets

Location:

New York Corporate

Title:

Vice President The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $225,000-$250,000 per 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  Aon's Benefit Index®, Nomura's benefits rank #1 amongst our competitors Department Overview Nomura's Global Markets department provides liquidity, market insights, and execution services to clients worldwide across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities.

The team's focus on innovation and technology provides clients with access to cutting-edge trading platforms and customized solutions. Nomura's Global Markets team specializes in market-making, risk management, and electronic trading, with a strong global presence and reputation for exceptional service to clients. With expertise, global reach, and commitment to innovation, Nomura's Global Markets department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry.

Position Overview The Equity Digital Office is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join our front office trading team. Working alongside traders, quantitative analysts, and technologists, you will build and optimize mission-critical electronic trading infrastructure that implements proprietary algorithmic strategies and integrates with external trading systems and execution venues.

Key Responsibilities Design & Develop:
Build and maintain high-performance, low-latency Java applications for our systematic trading platform, including order management, execution algorithms, risk management, and pricing systems System Ownership:
Own the full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering and technical design through implementation, testing, deployment, and production support Performance & Concurrency:
Implement complex multithreading, asynchronous/event-driven patterns, and performance optimization techniques to achieve low-latency, high-throughput trading operations Integration & Connectivity:
Build and maintain integrations with external trading systems, exchanges, and execution venues using FIX protocols, messaging middleware, and market data feeds in Linux environments

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work directly with Traders, Quants, and Risk Managers to translate trading requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions and support implementation of custom signals and trading strategies Code Quality:
Ensure high standards through comprehensive testing, code reviews, and adherence to software engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

Experience:

3-7 years developing trading systems, electronic trading platforms, or financial technology applications in front-office trading environments

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical field; strong academic record Java Expertise:
Expert-level Java programming skills with deep knowledge of modern Java versions (Java 17+ preferred) Technical Depth:
Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrent programming, and thread safety Strong knowledge of asynchronous/event-driven programming and performance optimization Solid grasp of object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures, and software architecture

Experience with system architecture, messaging patterns, and distributed systems Data &

Infrastructure: Working knowledge of SQL and No

SQL databases for market data and order/execution systems; strong Linux/Unix proficiency Integration

Skills:

Experience integrating with external APIs, third-party trading systems, and market connectivity platforms

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, exceptional attention to detail, effective communication, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative trading environment Ethics & Integrity:
Strong sense of ethics in handling sensitive trading systems and data Preferred Qualifications Experience with FIX protocol and electronic trading connectivity standards Proficiency in Python, C++, or C#; experience with kdb/q or time-series databases Knowledge of cloud platforms, messaging middleware, and Dev Ops practices Understanding of equity market microstructure, trading workflows, and regulatory requirements (MiFID II, Reg NMS)…