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Principal Software Engineer

NOMURA

NOMURA

Software Engineering
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Posted on Feb 19, 2026

Nomura Overview:

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. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

Nomura Services, India supports the group’s global businesses. With world-class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in facilitating the group’s global operations across four international regions.

At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing conducive policies & programs, providing infrastructure support and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been well-recognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Support agile development teams building Python-based applications and microservices aligned with strategic business objectives.
  • Drive innovation through exploration and integration of AI/ML technologies.
  • Oversee software quality through participation in code reviews, unit testing, and adherence to software development best practices.
  • Drive containerization (Docker, Podman) and CI/CD pipeline implementation (Jenkins, GitLab)
  • Utilize AWS cloud-native technologies and services to build, deploy, and scale applications
  • Lead and manage the stability, availability, and security of applications to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
  • Oversee incident, problem, and change management processes to minimize downtime and operational risks.
  • Lead root cause analysis and post-incident reviews to identify systemic issues and implement preventive measures
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, automation, and incident prevention.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, cybersecurity, and application support teams to maintain robust, scalable, and compliant IT environments.
  • Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery processes.

Qualification, Experience & Skills:

  • Candidate with 10+ years of IT experience
  • Software development experience, especially with Python and modern web frameworks, microservices architecture, and front-end tech
  • Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts and ability to drive innovation through related POCs and integrations.
  • Hands-on experience with containerization tools (Docker, Podman), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab).
  • Experience working with AWS cloud infrastructure, including hands-on expertise in deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud-native applications and services.
  • Excellent understanding of incident, problem, and change management using tools such as ServiceNow
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
  • Good communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning capabilities.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age.

*Applying for this role does not amount to a job offer or create an obligation on Nomura to provide a job offer. The expression "Nomura" refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited together with its affiliates.

*The benefits are subject to change and will be in accordance with Company’s policies as may be applicable from time to time).