Lead Software Developer

Job Title: Lead Software Developer

Department: Group Technology

Corporate Title: Vice President

Location: New York

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160,000 and $190,000 annually. * (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

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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Division 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.

Role Description:

Role Summary: Lead the development and delivery of agile trading technology solutions for Prime and Equities desks. Responsible for translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions while managing a small development team and maintaining direct stakeholder relationships with trading desks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 2-3 developers in delivering trading tools and enhancements using Python, React, SQL, and CI/CD frameworks
• Partner directly with trading desks to gather requirements, prioritize features, and deliver solutions in an agile manner
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across the US region
• Collaborate with global trading tools teams in Japan, AEJ, and EMEA regions
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance with trading desk operational requirements
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical business users
• Work core trading hours (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST) with flexibility for market events and global coordination

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• 5+ years experience in financial services technology, preferably in trading or prime services
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• CI/CD practices and React development a plus
• Proven team leadership and mentoring experience
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work directly with business stakeholders
• Experience in agile development methodologies
• Understanding of trading workflows and financial markets

Nomura Competencies

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People

• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

• Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a “Risk Culture” (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

*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, discretionary awards and eligibility for commissions for applicable sales roles in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and v…