Software Development Engineer in Test

Nomura

. Design, build, and scale automated testing frameworks for mission-critical OMS/EMS platforms, pricing engines, and position-marking systems .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automated testing frameworks, particularly for OMS/EMS platforms and trading workflows, with a strong command of Python, Java, and testing frameworks. Capable of embedding automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensuring quality through effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Automated Testing FrameworksCI/CD Pipeline IntegrationPython ProgrammingTesting Frameworks (pytest, JUnit, TestNG)Regulatory Testing Automation

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingSoftware DevelopmentQuality EngineeringUnit TestingIntegration TestingAPI TestingEnd-to-End TestingRoot-Cause AnalysisTest Data GenerationHigh-Throughput Systems Testing

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesJenkinsGitHub ActionsGitLab CI

Industry Keywords

OMSEMSFIX ProtocolListed DerivativesPricing ModelsPosition-KeepingCloud-Native ArchitectureMicroservicesEvent-Driven SystemsObservability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCypressDockerJavaJavaScriptJenkinsJestJUnitKubernetesMicroservicesPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and scale automated testing frameworks for mission-critical OMS/EMS platforms, pricing engines, and position-marking systems
Own end-to-end test automation for real-time trading workflows, market data integration, and regulatory reporting pipelines
Build test harnesses for order routing, exchange connectivity, and risk calculations
Embed automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines
Enable multiple daily production deployments through quality gates and automated regression coverage
Champion shift-left testing practices
Partner with front office sales and trading on market workflows and trading scenarios
Automate regulatory testing for trade surveillance, audit trails, and reporting accuracy
Validate reconciliation, P&L attribution, and settlement workflows with middle office and external clients
Conduct code reviews and drive quality standards across engineering
Build test-data generation pipelines for live market conditions and high-volume trading scenarios
Perform root-cause analysis for test failures, flaky tests, and production defects
Establish observability and synthetic monitoring for critical trading paths

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
0–3 years of professional experience in software development, SDET, or quality engineering roles
Demonstrable coding ability through personal projects, open-source contributions, or internships
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn complex domain concepts quickly
Excellent communication skills
Strong command of Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript
Deep understanding of unit, integration, API, contract, and end-to-end testing trade-offs
Experience with testing frameworks such as pytest, JUnit, TestNG, Jest, or Cypress
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
Comfortable with infrastructure-as-code
Understanding of OMS, EMS, or FIX protocol
Familiarity with listed derivatives, pricing models, or position-keeping concepts
Experience testing low-latency, high-throughput systems
Knowledge of cloud-native architecture, microservices, event-driven systems, and observability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus
Restricted stock units
Discretionary awards
Medical benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
401(k) eligibility
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Paid parental leave