Lead Systems Operations Engineer

Location: Lithuania - Vilnius

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

As a Lead Systems Operations Engineer, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the stability, resiliency, and performance of high‑availability trading platforms that support global financial markets.

You’ll thrive in this position if you’re technically curious, highly collaborative, and enjoy solving complex operational challenges in critically important environments. A global perspective and passion for technology that powers financial markets will help you succeed in this fast‑paced, high‑impact role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and operate high‑performance, low‑latency trading systems, ensuring availability, scalability, and resiliency.
• Act as a second‑line escalation point, resolving complex incidents and coordinating with internal technology teams and partners.
• Monitor system health, analyze trends, and proactively identify opportunities to improve reliability and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance platform stability and client experience.
• Create, maintain, and improve operational documentation, procedures, and knowledge resources.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven years of experience in systems operations, application support, or a similar technical environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux operating systems and familiarity with cloud and infrastructure concepts.
• Experience with automation, scripting, or configuration tools (e.g., Bash, Python, SQL, CI/CD, infrastructure as code).
• Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to document processes clearly and collaborate across global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications (e.g., ITIL, Cloud, Kubernetes, or Agile).
• Experience working in global, regulated, or financial technology environments.
• Understanding of financial markets or trading systems.

This position is located in Vilnius, Lithuania and offers the opportunity for 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 ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process. To request accommodation, contact us directly.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package that supports you and your family - inside and outside work.

The base pay range for this role is 4000 - 5000 Eur gross per month. Actual pay depends on your skills, experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, we offer short-term incentives (bonus or commission) and long-term incentives (equity), where applicable, as well as the following benefits:

• Annual bonus
• Annual equity grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares
• Pension plan with Nasdaq contribution
• 6 additional days off per year
• Extra vacation time based on tenure
• Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Health insurance
• Free gym, yoga & pilates classes and discounted in-office massages
• 24/7 mental health support for you and your family
• Global mentoring program
• Unlimited access to e-learning platforms
• Hybrid work setup
• Modern and comfortable work environment with fresh fruit, snacks, and weekly Fika breaks

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.

Individuals applying for or occupying this position must have no previous unspent convictions for criminal offences under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, with the exception of offences solely related to minor road traffic violations.

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.