Nasdaq

Software Developer Senior Specialist

Canada · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerNasdaq
LocationCanada
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted1 Oct 2026

As a Back-End Software Engineer, Senior Specialist reporting to the Senior Manager you'll play a critical role in designing and delivering cloud-based data solutions that power financial markets globally. You will be part of a high-performing engineering team, contributing to complex, production-grade software systems that serve external clients across the world.

You'll thrive in this position if you're a collaborative problem-solver with a passion for technology, a curiosity for financial markets, and a drive to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced environment.

This role has set work hours: Wednesday to Sunday - 12 noon to 8 PM EST

Responsibilities

Lead production support activities, including triaging, investigating, and resolving issues through code or configuration fixes and deployment coordination.

Design, develop, test, and maintain back-end software applications that support critical financial market infrastructure.

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Partner with product managers and cross-functional teams globally to translate business requirements into scalable, reliable software solutions.

Conduct code reviews, contribute to technical design discussions, and uphold engineering quality standards across the team.

Mentor and guide junior team members, supporting their development and sharing technical expertise.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

8+ years of experience as a back-end software engineer, with strong proficiency in Java.

Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Solid knowledge of relational databases, SQL, RESTful API development, and the Spring/Spring Boot framework.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot production issues and deliver reliable, high-quality solutions in a dynamic environment.

Nice-to-Have

Experience with data lake and data warehousing concepts.

Familiarity with big data tools and technologies.

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and containerization platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within Nasdaq.

This position will be located in Toronto and offers the opportunity for a 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 are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $104,000 - $148,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

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