Senior Java Developer

As a Senior Java Developer reporting to Director – Software Engineering, you'll take end-to-end ownership of meaningful technical challenges — from understanding requirements to shipping production-ready solutions. You'll work across backend systems, security, and cross-platform development, contributing to both new builds and the evolution of existing products.

You'll thrive here if you're self-directed, curious, and energized by solving complex problems that have real impact on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions that meet or exceed product and client requirements

• Build and maintain security-focused applications of increasing scope and complexity

• Extend and improve existing systems — adding functionality, enhancing performance, and adapting to new environments

• Ensure cross-platform compatibility across all deliverables

• Monitor system improvements post-deployment and iterate based on performance outcomes

• Contribute to architecture, database design, and technical direction as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience

• At least 6 years strong, hands-on Java development skills with a solid understanding of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms

• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases — including design, analysis, and querying

• Proven experience with continuous integration and deployment practicesDemonstrated ability to write secure, testable, and maintainable code

• Experience with cross-platform or multi-environment development

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure

• Experience with data warehousing or large-scale data systems

• Background or interest in application security best practices

This position will be located in Sydney, Australia and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 2 days a week in-office (may increase to 3 days in the future).

This is a permanent, full-time role so candidates should have full working rights in Australia. To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency status.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer private health insurance, employee stock purchase plan, equity grant, annual bonus, counseling sessions through Lyra, a global mentoring program, subscription to e-learning platforms, fitness, wellness and more.

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.

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.