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.
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 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. Whether you’re a client, a colleague, or part of our broader community, we’re here to move markets—and possibilities—forward.
Join our Talent Community to stay in the loop on upcoming roles, events, and recent opportunities across Nasdaq. Our hybrid work model, NasdaqBlend, gives you flexibility to do your best work—whether that’s from home, in the office, or a mix of both. Check the job listing or reach out to our team for role-specific details. We’re a global team of over 8,500 innovators across 38 countries, united by a shared purpose: advancing economic progress for all. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it, together. Want a deeper look into our culture? Explore our Culture Book. We support your success through You&Q;, our total rewards program that covers every dimension of life—from building wealth and growing your career to prioritizing well-being and family care. Join the Team Advancing Economic Progress for All.

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📌 Sr. Specialist - Software Engineering (Ontario)
🏢 Nasdaq
📍 Ontario