Trading Systems Ops Engineer - AWS/Linux Automation

Nasdaq, Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (NasdaqBlend)

Generous bonus/commission

Equity (long-term incentive)

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Systems Operations Specialist to join our Canadian Equities team. You will monitor production systems, optimize Linux and AWS infrastructure, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues in a fast-paced market environment.

You’ll automate workflows, improve runbooks, and communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders while maintaining reliability and availability. Hybrid work arrangement offered in-office several days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 4 years of experience supporting production systems, cloud infrastructure, or systems operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Linux administration, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and the Linux command line.
• Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, or similar tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and client service skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative and regulated environment.
• Nice to Have Experience supporting real-time, highly available, or business-critical applications.
• Familiarity with monitoring, observability, CI/CD, networking, security, and tools such as Datadog, Grafana, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, or GitLab.
• An interest in capital markets, trading technology, or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support production systems to maintain the reliability, availability, and performance of our Canadian equities platforms.
• Configure, maintain, and enhance Linux and AWS-based infrastructure, including supporting the team’s continued migration to AWS.
• Troubleshoot incidents and real-time application issues, working closely with developers and other technology teams to resolve problems.
• Support clients and internal stakeholders by responding to technical and operational questions clearly and effectively.
• Build and improve automation, operational workflows, documentation, and runbooks to reduce manual work and strengthen platform support.

Skills

AWS

Linux admin

Python

Bash

PowerShell

GitLab

Datadog

Grafana

CloudWatch

CloudTrail

Communication

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Linux command line

CI/CD pipelines

Monitoring tools

Job description

Nasdaq, Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Systems Operations Specialist to join our Canadian Equities team. You will monitor production systems, optimize Linux and AWS infrastructure, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues in a fast-paced market environment.

You’ll automate workflows, improve runbooks, and communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders while maintaining reliability and availability. Hybrid work arrangement offered in-office several days a week.