Platform Operations Sr. Analyst – Weekend Shift, Nasdaq Eqlipse Trading (Toronto)

Nasdaq, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus/commission

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. is seeking a Platform Operations Sr. Analyst in Toronto to ensure the reliability and performance of trading systems. The role supports Nasdaq's Eqlipse Trading platform, with a focus on real-time operations, incident resolution, and collaboration with clients and internal teams.

The position offers hybrid work with in-office presence at least 3 days a week and opportunities for growth, with a base pay range and a substantial bonus/equity package as part of total rewards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in technical or network operations.
• 3+ years of experience in technical operations, system administration, or related
• Strong proficiency in Linux environments and troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and connectivity issue resolution
• Clear communicator with strong problem‑solving skills under pressure

Responsibilities

• Monitor production systems in real time and drive resolution to ensure uptime and performance.
• Support daily market operations, including startup/shutdown procedures, updates, and recovery processes.
• Collaborate with clients, network providers, and internal teams to resolve connectivity and technical issues quickly.
• Maintain operational documentation and procedures for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with engineering and development teams to address operational challenges and implement scalable solutions.

Skills

Linux administration

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting under pressure

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

Bash scripting

Job description

As a Platform Operations Sr. Analyst reporting to Sr. Director - Platform Operations, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of Nasdaq's trading systems and market operations. You will support real-time 24/7 technical operations, troubleshoot issues across production environments, and partner closely with clients and internal teams to maintain seamless service delivery. This role will support Nasdaq Eqlipse Trading, Nasdaq’s next-generation marketplace technology platform designed to help exchanges and market operators run secure, resilient, and high-performance trading environments. You'll thrive in this position if you're detail-oriented, technically skilled, and passionate about keeping global markets running smoothly in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor production systems in real time, identify emerging issues, and drive resolution to ensure platform uptime and performance.
• Support daily market operations, including system startup and shutdown procedures, application updates, and recovery processes.
• Collaborate with clients, network providers, and internal teams to resolve connectivity and technical issues quickly and effectively.
• Maintain operational documentation and procedures that support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Partner with engineering and development teams to address operational challenges and implement scalable solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in technical or network operations.
• 3+ years of experience in technical operations, system administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Linux environments, including administration and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and the ability to diagnose and resolve connectivity-related issues.
• Clear communicator with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud providers.
• Familiarity with scripting (Bash, regex) and tools like GitLab, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• Certifications relevant to systems operations or infrastructure management.

Schedule

Schedule: Friday to Monday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Location & Hybrid Work

This position will be located in Toronto 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.

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 $75,000 - $103,000.
• 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.

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