Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer role with Nomura’s Technology department in the HR Technology team, based onsite in Jacksonville, FL. You’ll help build and maintain global HR applications and integrations, including data solutions, QA and impact analysis, and support for HR technology systems and analytics.

Nomura’s IT organization focuses on innovation and dependable delivery of technology that supports the business and enhances client experiences. You’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment that leverages modern tools and engineering practices to strengthen systems and drive digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support HR business applications, including problem resolution and issue ownership
• Support data analytics and data science initiatives by designing optimized data structures and applying AI/ML tools
• Manage vendor products and oversee their integrations with internal and external applications
• Gather requirements and convert functional needs into technical specifications
• Run QA and impact analysis when rolling out enhancements to HR systems
• Maintain system documentation and knowledge repositories
• Provide technical guidance and manage communications with stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years of experience
• Minimum 3 years experience across multiple technologies with focus on Java, Python, Java Script, and React
• Minimum 2 years experience with AI & ML, including tuning models and building LLM integrations
• Strong hands-on experience in data management, data warehouse/data lake design, data modeling, ETL tools, advanced SQL, and Python programming
• Proficiency in AI-assisted development using GitHub Copilot and Claude (or equivalent LLM-based tools) for code generation, code review, test writing, and documentation
• Experience prompting, evaluating, and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into development workflows and production applications
• Experience with microservices architecture, containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, Helm, and Rancher
• Extensive database development experience with MS SQL Server and Oracle, including SQL scripting
• Demonstrable experience with CI/CD pipeline tools, primarily GitLab and Jenkins
• Proficiency using collaboration tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, and JIRA
• Analytical skills to model business functions, processes, and dataflow within or between systems
• Strong problem-solving skills to debug complex, time-critical production incidents
• Good interpersonal skills to engage with senior stakeholders across functional business units and IT teams
• Cloud Data Lake experience such as Snowflake and working knowledge of an HR data model is a plus

Benefits

• The pay range at commencement of employment is expected to be $90,000 - $125,000 per year*
• Total compensation may include other elements such as a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards, along with a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
• 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits including vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Nomura leadership behaviours

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify underlying causes and define a clear direction
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate options and prioritize recommendations
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Communicate ideas and motivate productivity improvements
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Support professional development and promote knowledge sharing
• Inclusion: Foster psychological safety and cultivate a “Risk Culture” (Challenge, Escalate and Respect)