Java Developer

Nasdaq; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Equity grant

Annual bonus

Lyra counseling sessions

Global mentoring program

E-learning subscriptions

Fitness and wellness programs

Job summary

Nasdaq in Sydney seeks a Senior Java Developer to own end-to-end technical challenges from requirements to production-ready solutions. You will work across backend systems, security, and cross-platform development, contributing to both new builds and evolution of existing products.

You should be self-directed, curious, and energized by solving complex problems with global impact. This role is hybrid (2 days in-office) in Sydney and offers permanent, full-time employment with full working rights

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years hands-on Java development with strong CS fundamentals
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• CI/CD experience; secure, testable, maintainable code
• Experience with cross-platform or multi-environment development

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software that meets requirements
• Build security-focused applications of increasing scope
• Extend and improve existing systems with new functionality and performance
• Ensure cross-platform compatibility across deliverables
• Monitor improvements post-deployment and iterate on performance
• Contribute to architecture, database design, and technical direction

Skills

Java development

Software design principles

Relational/NoSQL databases

CI/CD practices

Secure, testable, maintainable code

Cross-platform development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

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 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

• We offerprivate 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.

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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.