AI / DevOps Engineer – Agentic Systems, Automation

Nasdaq

Lead DevOps Engineer developing and operating AI agents and automation platforms at Nasdaq. Collaborating within a project-oriented team focused on reliability and scalability.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $139,000 - $243,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Python development, automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipeline design, with a strong focus on building AI agents and integrating systems. Capable of collaborating across teams while effectively communicating complex technical concepts.

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Expert-Level Python DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline DesignAI Agent DevelopmentREST API IntegrationAutomation Frameworks

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Hard Skills

PythonCI/CDYAMLJSONAI AgentsAutomationOrchestration FrameworksEvent-Driven SystemsAnalytical SkillsSystems Thinking

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

GitTerraformAnsibleITSM SystemsObservability ToolsCI/CD PipelinesLarge Language ModelsPrompt Engineering

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFintechRegulated Industries

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleITSMJavaScriptPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, operate, and continuously improve AI agents that automate operational, engineering, and support workflows.
Develop agent orchestration frameworks using large language models (LLMs), tool integrations, structured workflows, and workflow-based automation patterns.
Build and maintain automation pipelines that combine AI reasoning and decision-making with deterministic systems, controls, and operational processes.
Implement Python-based services supporting AI agent execution, control, and integration with internal platforms including APIs, ITSM systems, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools.
Design and evolve CI/CD pipelines for AI-enabled services and automation platforms.
Serve as an escalation point for complex AI and automation issues while identifying opportunities to improve reliability and reduce manual effort through agentic automation.
Document architectures and workflows, research emerging AI technologies, and develop proofs of concept to evaluate new capabilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Expert-level Python development experience with strong knowledge of automation and orchestration frameworks.
Experience designing and supporting CI/CD pipelines, working with Git, and integrating systems through REST APIs.
Proficiency in YAML and JSON.
Experience building AI agents, autonomous systems, or AI-driven automation solutions, with familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, and tool-calling frameworks.
Experience combining AI decision logic with deterministic automation and designing event-driven, workflow-based systems.
Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently in ambiguous environments and collaborate effectively across global teams.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Terraform, infrastructure-as-code practices, Ansible, or other configuration management tools.
Experience with JavaScript, databases, and modern application development technologies.
Experience working within financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Health spending account with employer contribution
Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
Gym membership discounts
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
Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions)
Paid parental leave
Fertility benefits
Paid bereavement leave
Company gift matching program
Employee resource groups
Paid volunteer days
Education Assistance Program
Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities