At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver cloud-based data solutions for global financial markets.
- Company: Join Nasdaq, a leader in advancing economic progress worldwide.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with flexible hours and opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: 8+ years of back-end software engineering experience, strong Java skills.
The predicted salary is between 104000 - 148000 $ per year.
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.
- 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 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.
At Nasdaq, we’re proud to be the engine behind the world’s capital markets. But we don’t stop there. We build the technology that drives transparency, trust, and access - helping economies grow and people thrive. Our purpose is to advance economic progress for all.
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