Software Engineer Senior Specialist

As a Software Engineer Senior Specialist reporting to AVP Software Engineering youll play a critical role in designing and delivering high-performance low-latency back-end solutions that power Nasdaqs North American and European markets.

Youll thrive in this role if youre a technically strong collaborative engineer who brings a passion for building resilient scalable systems in a fast-paced high-impact environment with a global footprint.

• 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.

• Bachelors 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.
• Familiarity with build version control and continuous integration and delivery practices.
• 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.

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

Were 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 Nasdaqs overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $104000 - $148000. 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.