Software Engineer

Nodal Exchange, the largest power futures exchange in North America, is a derivatives exchange providing price, credit and liquidity risk management to participants. Nodal Exchange is a leader in innovation, having introduced the world’s largest sets of environmental and electric power futures and options contracts. All transactions on Nodal Exchange are cleared through its wholly owned subsidiary, Nodal Clear, using its award-winning portfolio-margining methodology. As leaders in innovation, Nodal Exchange and Nodal Clear have built in-house most of the trading and clearing platforms that fuel our business. Nodal Exchange is part of the EEX Group which is in turn part of the Deutsche Börse Group.


Nodal seeks a talented and motivated applicant for the following role in Tysons Corner, VA (DC Metro area – hybrid role).


Software Engineer



Key Responsibilities



Nodal seeks a intelligent, articulate, and skilled software engineer. This hire will:

Review requirements for completeness and clarity, working with stakeholders to finalize them

Design, develop, test, maintain and improve distributed and parallel software systems

Develop automated test scripts to ensure high quality software

Provide demonstrations to individuals throughout the organization

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise



Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical field

Strong programming skills in one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Kotlin, Javascript

Knowledge/experience with SpringBoot, Docker, ReactJs

Comfortable with modern web technologies and front-end frameworks such as React

Knowledge/experience with relational databases, NoSQL databases, GitHub

Solid understanding of Object Oriented Design concepts

Strong quantitative skills

Experience with identity and access management (IAM) standards (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML) and integrating with modern Identity Providers is a plus.

Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues

Love of coding, automation, and learning new technologies

Confidence in own ideas along with openness to others' ideas

Willing to participate in on-call rotation in line with the industry practices. Note that this position is an overtime-exempt position

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000 per year base salary, when annualized



Pay Transparency Notice: The salary range is based on the D.C. metro area, the successful candidate’s starting salary will vary depending on permissible, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, and experience. Nodal also offers a wide range of benefits and perks for full-time employees, which may include target bonuses.


Nodal Employee Benefits and Perks: https://nodalexchange.pinpointhq.com


Nodal Exchange, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, physical or mental health, hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or in any other terms and conditions of employment. Nodal Exchange is an E-verify participant.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.