Software Developer Senior Specialist - Java, AWS, DevOps
At a glance
Senior DevOps & Release role at Nasdaq. CA-Toronto-York St 24/25 · full-time · CA$104,000–CA$148,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and support Java web and server applications, then test and deploy cloud-enabled solutions
- Create CI/CD workflows and Terraform infrastructure to modernize releases and AWS deployments
- Improve monitoring and operational visibility, and resolve issues in production and pre-production
- Work with development, QA, DevOps and operations teams to strengthen security, connectivity and release reliability
What you bring
- Strong Java development experience, ideally with Spring Boot or a related Spring framework
- Hands-on DevOps work with CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, deployments and release practices
- Experience with AWS, containers, RDS or another listed cloud service, plus Terraform or CloudFormation
- Comfort using Linux command-line tools and scripting with Python, shell or a similar language
- A degree in a related technical field is preferred; practical enterprise application experience is also valued
Who this fits
This role suits a senior developer who can build Java applications and contribute to cloud deployment and operational support. You must be comfortable working Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. Eastern, with Monday and Tuesday off. Wednesday through Friday are office days; the weekend shifts are remote.
From the employer
The Software Developer will partner with development, QA, DevOps, and operations teams to design, engineer, develop, test, deploy, and support cloud-enabled application solutions. Responsibilities include application design and development, modernizing deployment practices, implementing CI/CD pipelines, writing infrastructure as code using Terraform, supporting AWS cloud configuration and deployment, improving monitoring and operational visibility, troubleshooting production and pre-production issues, and strengthening security, connectivity, and release reliability.
Candidates should have professional software development experience or equivalent hands-on experience building, testing, and supporting enterprise applications. A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred, but practical experience with Java application development, cloud technologies, DevOps tooling, and production-quality delivery is highly valued.
Work Schedule and Support Requirements: This position requires a non-standard workweek to support business and client operations, including regular weekend and off-hours coverage. The role will generally work Wednesday through Sunday, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with Monday and Tuesday as scheduled days off. Wednesday through Friday will be worked in the office, while Saturday and Sunday will be worked remotely/from home. Candidates should be comfortable working this schedule and providing reliable operational support during these coverage periods.
Skills and Experience
Required:
- Strong Java software development experience, preferably with Spring Boot or related Spring frameworks
- DevOps experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, deployments, and release practices
- Familiarity with repositories and build tools such as Maven, Git, GitLab, and Bitbucket
- Experience with Angular, React, or other modern UI frameworks
- Comfortable working in a Linux command-line environment
- Scripting experience with Python, shell scripting, or similar automation languages
- Cloud experience with AWS services, containers, RDS, SNS/SQS, CloudFormation, and Terraform
- Commitment to automated testing, code quality, maintainability, and secure development practices
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across distributed teams
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Optional:
- Experience with web servers such as JBoss, WildFly, or Tomcat
- Understanding of proxies such as Apache HTTP Server or NGINX
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts
- Experience supporting production systems, observability, incident troubleshooting, or operational readiness
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.