Product Development Senior Specialist

Were looking for a Product Development Senior Specialist to join Nasdaqs Market Services team and play a key role in modernizing the technology that supports global financial markets. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of product technology and business. Youll collaborate with engineers architects operations teams and business stakeholders to improve critical applications define product requirements and help deliver modernization initiatives that enhance how Nasdaq serves its customers.

A large part of your work will focus on supporting strategic cloud transformation efforts helping bring legacy functionality into modern customer-facing applications and API-driven solutions. Youll gain deep exposure to Nasdaqs market operations membership services and compliance processes while helping shape the next generation of technology that powers them.

This role will support our Trade Support teams by enhancing a cloud-based application that provides Nasdaq with a comprehensive view of orders and trades along with the ability to manage orders process post-trade adjustments and oversee trading activity across multiple markets and asset classes.

If youre naturally curious eager to learn about market structure enjoy collaborating with technical teams and thrive on tackling complex challenges wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Do

• Deeply learn 1-2 legacy applications in terms of user navigation core use cases and basic underlying architecture.

• Own and maintain product backlogs user stories acceptance criteria and functional requirements to support business and technology priorities.

• Translate business processes and operational needs into clear detailed technical requirements that drive development and delivery.

• Support the modernization of business-critical applications helping migrate functionality into cloud-based and customer-facing platforms.

• Work closely with development teams to define APIs integrations workflows and future-state solutions.

• Lead and participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning backlog refinement stakeholder reviews and quarterly planning activities.

• Develop expertise in Nasdaqs market operations membership services and compliance processes to help shape product decisions and business outcomes.

• Leverage AI-powered tools and automation opportunities to accelerate analysis documentation backlog management and delivery activities.

• Support production issue management and collaborate with teams to continuously improve application performance and operational efficiency.

• Work with global teams across North America and Europe to deliver technology solutions that make a meaningful impact.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems Business Analytics Finance Economics or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

• 5 years of experience in Product Ownership Product Development Business Analysis Software Delivery or a related technology-focused role.

• A background that includes exposure to data analysis reporting or basic SQL is preferred and will help you succeed in the position.

• Experience working in Agile software development environments and managing product backlogs through tools such as Jira.

• Proven ability to write high-quality user stories acceptance criteria business requirements and technical specifications.

• Strong understanding of software development processes APIs integrations application architectures and data flows.

• Experience partnering directly with software engineers and technical teams to deliver complex solutions.

• Strong analytical problem-solving communication and stakeholder management skills.

• A passion for learning new technologies products and business domains.

Nice to Have

• Experience in financial services fintech capital markets exchange technology or market infrastructure environments.

• Experience supporting large-scale modernization programs cloud migrations or digital transformation initiatives.

• Familiarity with AWS cloud technologies and modern software delivery practices.

• Experience using AI-enabled development tools and agentic workflows such as GitHub Copilot Claude AWS Kiro or similar solutions.

• Familiarity with Jira Confluence GitHub Power BI Figma and CI/CD practices.

• Professional certifications such as CSPO CSM AWS Cloud Practitioner or similar credentials.

This position is located in Philadelphia 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.

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.

What We Offer

Were proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaqs overall success.

In addition to base salary Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity) benefits and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to: skill set experience education/training business needs and market demands.

Nasdaqs programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

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

For more information visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page .

Required Experience:

Senior IC