Nasdaq

Software Engineer Senior Specialist

CA-Toronto-York St 24/25 · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$104k-$148kDetected 30 days ago

JavaKotlinCode ReviewCloud PlatformsCI/CDRESTAccessibilityProblem Solving

About the role

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.

Design, develop, and maintain low-latency, real-time back-end applications that support critical equities and options market infrastructure.
Own the full software development lifecycle - from requirements and design through testing, deployment, and production support.
Partner with product managers and cross-functional teams globally to translate business needs into reliable, high-quality software solutions.
Conduct code reviews and contribute to design discussions, upholding engineering standards and best practices.
Document software functionality and support ongoing maintenance to ensure system stability and performance.

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 and Springboot.
Solid experience with RESTful APIs, relational databases, and microservices architecture.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a dynamic, production environment.

Experience with Kotlin or other JVM-based languages.
Background in cloud infrastructure or container-based deployment environments.
Prior exposure to financial markets, fintech, or regulated technology environments.
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.

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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