Nomura

Algo Developer - Contract

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New York, NY, USAMid Level
H1B sponsor

Responsibilities

  • Deliver new features, enhancements, and bug fixes for the algorithmic trading platform.
  • Participate in the full project life cycle, including technical analysis, design, data analysis and mapping, development, and testing.
  • Provide occasional level 2 and level 3 support for front-office applications.
  • Work with business and development teams on task and project priorities and progress.
  • Ensure compliance with functional architecture strategy and company development standards.
  • Assist with project management for new system implementations or system upgrades when needed.
  • Collaborate with quants to bring new algorithmic trading strategies to market and evolve the firm’s trading offerings.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience designing and developing algorithmic trading systems for equity markets.
  • Hands-on experience coding and developing algorithmic trading systems in Java.
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Professionalism, teamwork, self-direction, initiative, prioritization, and strong self-management skills.
  • Preferred experience with CI/CD automation, distributed systems, message-oriented architecture, and event-driven systems.
  • Preferred experience with financial markets and local market characteristics.
  • Preferred knowledge of networks, TCP/IP, and enterprise messaging solutions.

Benefits

  • Contract position located in New York.
  • Pay range at commencement is $600–$800 per day.
  • Benefits may include medical, financial, 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and other paid time off, depending on the position offered.
  • Total compensation may also include sign-on bonuses, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards.
  • U.S. employment is at-will, and the company may modify base salary or other discretionary compensation programs.

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About Nomura

10,000+ employees

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.

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