Specialist - Software Engineering

Senior Software Developer As a Senior Software Developer reporting to Francesco Stradini and you'll play a critical role in delivering and continuously improving our Real-Time Clearing (RTC) platform — a product that supports clearinghouses with integrated position keeping, risk management, collateral management, and settlement capabilities.

Design, develop, and maintain complex backend functionality, ensuring high standards of quality, performance, and resilience. Improve the scalability, usability, and reliability of existing products across the full software lifecycle — from design and implementation through to deployment and continuous improvement. Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions, helping shape how we build and evolve our systems. Investigate production issues and help ensure the reliable operation of business-critical platforms. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teammates — including business analysts, testers, architects, and client representatives — to align on objectives and deliver outcomes.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Some years of professional experience developing backend applications in Java. Proven ability to design and maintain reliable, scalable, and testable software throughout the product lifecycle. Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative, structured, and ownership-driven approach. Clear communicator with excellent written and spoken English, comfortable working in cross-functional, global environments.

Knowledge of capital markets, including clearing, settlement, trading, or financial instruments. Experience working with complex, distributed, and transaction-intensive systems. Familiarity with build, delivery, and monitoring practices in a continuous delivery environment. A Note on AI We support the thoughtful use of approved AI tools to improve productivity and support learning. AI is an engineering aid — not a substitute for technical judgment or ownership . You'll be expected to review, understand, and take accountability for all output, protecting confidential and client-sensitive information at all times. Benefits & Rewards We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package designed to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families (where applicable). The base pay for this role depends on factors like your skills, experience, qualifications, and location. In addition to base pay, we offer short-term incentives (bonus or commission) and long-term incentives (equity), where applicable. We utilize a structured job architecture and career framework to ensure growth opportunities are transparent, fair, and accessible to all employees. The pay range you see reflects the full salary band for this job level, including room for progression over time. For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page .

Competitive base salary  Annual bonus  Annual equity grant  Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares    Pension plan  32 paid vacation days  6 additional days off per year  Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year  Paid time off to volunteer Health insurance  Friskvårdsbidrag/Wellness Allowance 24/7 mental health support for you and your family  Global mentoring program  Unlimited access to e-learning platforms  Hybrid work setup  Modern and comfortable work environment with fresh fruit, and weekly fika 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