Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer reporting to Senior Director, you'll play a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering software solutions that power Nasdaq's technology platforms and client-facing systems.

You'll thrive in this position if you're solutions-oriented, enjoy working across teams, and bring a passion for building reliable, scalable technology in a fast-paced, global environment.

What you will do

• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of backend services, primarily in Java

• Work closely with senior engineers, QA, and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions

• Participate in the full development lifecycle—from understanding requirements to implementation, testing, and deployment

• Support integration and platform-related initiatives across multiple systems

• Take part in code reviews and technical discussions to continuously improve ways of working

• Help troubleshoot and resolve issues in development and test environments

• Contribute to deployment and runtime activities in cloud-based environments (e.g., containerized services, Kubernetes)

What we’re looking for

• 2–4 years of experience in software development (or equivalent practical experience)

• Solid foundation in Java or similar object-oriented programming languages

• Experience using Git in a collaborative development environment

• Excellent working proficiency in English (written and spoken)

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in an international team

• A curious mindset and willingness to learn and grow

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Kiro or similar) to support coding, testing, and problem-solving workflows

Nice to have

• Expereience with SQL, FreeMarker Templates, Typescript/React.

• Familiarity with capital markets, fintech, or other regulated technology environments.

• Exposure to global or multicultural teams in a technology setting.

This position will be located in Vilnius and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

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 is EUR 3000–EUR 3500 gross. The actual pay 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.

Individuals appointed to this position must have no previous unspent convictions for criminal offences under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, with the exception of offences solely related to minor road traffic violations.

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 throughout the hiring process.