Nasdaq

Sr. Specialist - Software Engineering

Nasdaq$104K — $148K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 5 to 10 years of software development experience with strong backend expertise in Java.
  • Experience with modern frontend technologies such as JavaScript and React.
  • Experience building and deploying applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred).
  • Familiarity with building distributed systems and working with APIs or microservices.
  • Strong communication skills and experience working in cross-functional, globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a subject matter expert in software development, guiding technical decisions and establishing best practices.
  • Design, build, and deliver scalable, resilient applications using modern backend and frontend technologies.
  • Contribute to architecture discussions to shape systems that are secure, performant, and future-ready.
  • Champion quality through clean code, testing, and continuous integration and delivery practices.
  • Support and mentor teammates, contributing to a strong and collaborative engineering culture.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility in office attendance.
  • Comprehensive benefits package tailored to employee needs.
  • Competitive rewards package recognizing contributions to Nasdaq's success.
  • Annual bonus/commission and equity opportunities for long-term incentives.
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Software Developer Senior Specialist to join our team. In this role, you'll act as a key technical contributor helping us design, build, and scale the platforms providing Clearing Services for some of the largest clearing houses of the world.

You'll fit right in if you enjoy diving into complex technical challenges, collaborating across teams, and delivering solutions that are both scalable and impactful. This role blends hands-on development with technical leadership, giving you the opportunity to influence architecture, guide best practices, and help drive engineering excellence across the team.

We're looking for a software developer who enjoys getting up to speed quickly in large, existing codebases. You'll join a team working with a client system nearing production and play a key role in stabilizing, refining, and preparing it for a successful launch.

What You'll Do

  • Act as a subject matter expert in software development, helping guide technical decisions and establish best practices


  • Design, build, and deliver scalable, resilient applications using modern backend and frontend technologies


  • Contribute to architecture discussions and help shape systems that are secure, performant, and future-ready


  • Champion quality through clean code, testing, and continuous integration and delivery practices


  • Support and mentor teammates, contributing to a strong and collaborative engineering culture


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.


  • 5 to 10 years of software development experience with strong backend expertise in Java


  • Experience with modern frontend technologies such as JavaScript and React


  • Experience building and deploying applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred)


  • Familiarity with building distributed systems and working with APIs or microservices


  • Strong communication skills and experience working in cross-functional, globally distributed teams


Nice to Have

  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes (K8s)


  • Exposure to or experience building AI-powered features or data-driven applications


  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures or streaming technologies


  • Experience in fintech, capital markets, or other regulated industries


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.

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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