Nasdaq

Specialist - DevOps Engineer

Nasdaq$104K — $148K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2-5 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure engineering, particularly with cloud platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
  • Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools, especially ArgoCD, and observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
  • Strong foundational knowledge in networking and system operations with good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support deployment and operation of applications on Kubernetes-based platforms using Helm and Terraform.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance in GitLab, enhancing GitOps workflows with ArgoCD.
  • Monitor system health and performance using observability tools to ensure reliability and scalability.
  • Automate infrastructure management using Terraform and GitOps, aimed at improving operational efficiency.
  • Assist in incident response and troubleshooting, working with cross-functional teams on root cause analysis.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with a minimum of three days per week in-office.
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting employees and their families.
  • Generous annual bonus and equity opportunities based on performance.
  • Comprehensive opportunities for professional growth and development.
Full Job Description
As a DevOps Engineer (SRE) reporting to the Sr. Director of DevOps, you will contribute to the design, deployment, and operation of cloud-native platforms that power critical applications. You will work closely with global engineering teams to support reliable, scalable systems in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Role Purpose

Partner with architecture and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure solutions while supporting GitOps-driven practices and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the deployment and operation of applications on cloud-native, Kubernetes-based platforms using Helm and Terraform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and consistency across environments.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, and support GitOps-based deployment workflows using ArgoCD to enable automated, repeatable releases.
  • Monitor and improve system health, performance, and reliability using observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki, while contributing to ongoing enhancements in scalability and security.
  • Develop and maintain automation and infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code and declarative approaches (Terraform, GitOps) to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  • Support incident response and troubleshooting activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, perform root cause analysis, and contribute to continuous improvement, including participation in an on-call rotation with team support.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2-5 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure engineering, with exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or similar) and cloud-native concepts.
  • Hands-on experience or working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD pipelines (GitLab), and containerized, Kubernetes-based environments.
  • Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools such as ArgoCD, along with exposure to observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki).
  • Solid foundation in networking and system operations, with strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments.


Nice-to-Have
  • Experience in financial services, fintech, or a regulated technology environment.
  • Familiarity with Docker and the Kubernetes ecosystem.
  • Exposure to SRE principles, including system reliability and operational best practices.


This position will be located in Toronto, Canada, offering a hybrid work environment (minimum three days per week in-office), subject to change.

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.

About Nasdaq

Nasdaq, Inc. is a global technology company that operates a suite of financial services businesses, including trading, clearing, exchange technology, regulatory, securities listing, and public company services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Nasdaq operates in over 50 countries and has more than 4,700 employees worldwide. The company is committed to innovation and has been at the forefront of developing new technologies to improve the efficiency and transparency of financial markets.
Learn more about Nasdaq
Size
5,987 employees
Market Cap
$29.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$933 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+9.7%
Revenue
$5.6 billion
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