Lead- Platform Operations Engineer

Nasdaq Technology is looking for a passionate Lead Application Engineer with focus on infrastructure development & operations, to join the Pune technology center in India. If Innovation and effectiveness drive, you forward this is the place for you! Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets and undergoing transformations while we adopt new technologies to develop innovative solutions, constantly aiming to rewrite tomorrow. We are looking for candidates with a genuine desire and drive to deliver top technology solutions to today's markets With this position we offer Join the AMG Markets Team, a group of software and DevOps engineers dedicated in supporting on-prem and SaaS trading solutions. Role Responsibilities- As a Lead Application Engineer, you will serve as an innovative leader and subject matter expert in the design, development, testing, automation, and operation of infrastructure supporting the company’s trading platform solutions. You will drive technical excellence, ensure system reliability and scalability, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-performance solutions that meet business objectives. Primary responsibilities include Daily Technical Operations including Application Management and Support for Nasdaq provided services. It also encompasses answering support calls and providing resolution to urgent production issues, with hands-on expertise in process automation, infrastructure management through code, and the establishment of continuous integration and deployment pipelines. This includes 24/7 Technical Operations and Application Support, managing Incidents for both internal and external customers, installing application updates and maintaining operational documentation and procedures. Besides working closely with your colleagues in Pune, India, you will also work closely with Nasdaq teams in other countries. We work with other architects to gather requirements and design solutions for new projects and implement them! An opportunity to engage with engineering teams to create development processes for new projects. An equal opportunity to identify, prescribe solutions and implement remediation as required by InfoSec findings! Build and Maintain infrastructure, repair bugs, and respond to downtime in accordance with business continuity plan. Provide day to day support for product and customer requests. Conduct all business in accordance with policies and procedures. This role is on shift rotation, requires to work during 13:00 - 22:00 We expect you to have- Minimum 10 years of proven experience A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience. Extensive experience in System Operation, DevOps, Network, Application Operations, or other related areas Conducts security assessments of sophisticated systems, networks and applications Demonstrated expertise in Linux/Unix Extensive experience with Terraform Excellent knowledge and experience in AWS services and architecture Extensive working experience with EKS/EKS-A Extensive knowledge creating and managing CI/CD pipelines, experience in Git/GitLab Proven knowledge of scripting and automation Excellent language skills in written and spoken English It would be great if you (Preferred Qualifications) AWS certificates would be a plus SQL and Postgres knowledge Does it sound like you? As the selection process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible. We will get back to you in 2-3 weeks. Come as you are Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law. Nasdaq is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information, and public company services. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 100 marketplaces in 50 countries. Nasdaq is home to over 4,000 total listings with a market value of approximately $12 trillion. To learn more, about our business visit business.nasdaq.com. Check out more about our Life at Nasdaq. Come as You Are Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. At Nasdaq, we’re proud to be the engine behind the world’s capital markets. But we don’t stop there. We build the technology that drives transparency, trust, and access—helping economies grow and people thrive. Our purpose is to advance economic progress for all. Whether you’re a client, a colleague, or part of our broader community, we’re here to move markets—and possibilities—forward. 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