Senior Developer – Front Office

Nomura

Senior Java Developer building and optimizing trading infrastructure for front office trading team at Nomura. Collaborating with traders and quants to implement algorithmic strategies and integrations.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $225,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaLinuxNoSQLSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain high-performance, low-latency Java applications for our systematic trading platform, including order management, execution algorithms, risk management, and pricing systems
Own the full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering and technical design through implementation, testing, deployment, and production support
Implement complex multithreading, asynchronous/event-driven patterns, and performance optimization techniques to achieve low-latency, high-throughput trading operations
Build and maintain integrations with external trading systems, exchanges, and execution venues using FIX protocols, messaging middleware, and market data feeds in Linux environments
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
Ensure high standards through comprehensive testing, code reviews, and adherence to software engineering best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-7 years developing trading systems, electronic trading platforms, or financial technology applications in front-office trading environments
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical field; strong academic record
Expert-level Java programming skills with deep knowledge of modern Java versions (Java 17+ preferred)
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
Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases for market data and order/execution systems; strong Linux/Unix proficiency
Experience integrating with external APIs, third-party trading systems, and market connectivity platforms
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, exceptional attention to detail, effective communication, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative trading environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Aon’s Benefit Index®, Nomura’s benefits rank #1 amongst our competitors
total compensation package may include sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards
full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Javamultithreadingasynchronous programmingperformance optimizationobject-oriented designdesign patternsdata structuresSQLNoSQLLinux

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detaileffective communicationcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in MathematicsBachelor's degree in Engineering