Java Developer

Nasdaq, Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

private health insurance

employee stock purchase plan

equity grant

annual bonus

counseling sessions through Lyra

global mentoring program

subscription to e-learning platforms

fitness, wellness and more

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. in Sydney, Australia is seeking a Java Developer to take end-to-end ownership of technical challenges, from requirements to production-ready solutions. You will work across backend systems, security, and cross-platform development, with hybrid work options and real impact on global markets.

The role emphasizes self-direction, curiosity, and solving complex problems with durable, scalable code. Australian work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on Java development with solid design principles and algorithms.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Proven CI/CD practices and secure coding habits.
• Experience across cross‑platform or multi‑environment development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software meeting requirements.
• Build security-focused applications with increasing scope.
• Improve existing systems, add functionality, and boost performance.
• Ensure cross‑platform compatibility across deliverables.
• Monitor post‑deployment improvements and iterate on outcomes.
• Contribute to architecture, database design, and technical direction.

Skills

Java development

Software design

Data structures & algorithms

CI/CD

Secure coding

Cross-platform development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL

NoSQL databases

Git

Docker

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Job description

As a 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 3 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 practices
• Demonstrated 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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

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