Software Developer As a Software Developer reporting to the AVP - Software Development, you'll be part of a growing team in Toronto supporting US exchange operations and our Ocean trading systems beyond regular business hours - helping extend our capabilities 23 hours a day, 5 days a week. You'll thrive in this role if you're hands-on, technically sharp, and energized by working in a fast-paced environment where the software you build and support runs at the heart of global trading infrastructure.

Design, develop, test, and deliver secure software solutions for a tokenized trading system supporting live US exchange operations.

Own the full software delivery lifecycle - from development through testing, production deployment, monitoring, and ongoing support.

Debug, maintain, and enhance existing applications to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.

Ensure software compatibility across platforms and environments, including Linux-based systems.

Collaborate with global teams to analyze business and system requirements, define technical designs, and contribute to system improvements.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

- 3-10 years of hands-on software development experience, with strong proficiency in Core Java (OOP).
- Solid working knowledge of Linux operating systems, including command-line tools, log analysis, and application or process troubleshooting.
- Practical experience with Perl, Shell scripting, or Python to automate tasks and support software development or production operations.
- Experience with software testing and debugging, including unit and integration testing, root-cause analysis, and diagnosing application performance issues.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical designs, document issues and resolutions,



and collaborate across global teams.

Experience with relational databases, particularly MySQL, including writing SQL queries and working with relational data models.

Experience in financial services technology, particularly trading systems, equities, derivatives, capital markets, or market surveillance.

Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms, along with experience using open-source development tools and libraries.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

This role may also require rotational weekend support coverage in line with extended market hours operations.

This position is located in Toronto, Canada 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.

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.

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.

In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive perks, 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. We build the technology that drives transparency, trust, and access - helping economies grow and people thrive. Whether you're a client, a colleague, or part of our broader community, we're here to move markets - and possibilities - forward.

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📌 Software Engineer I (Temporary) (Toronto)
🏢 Nasdaq
📍 Toronto