Verafin – Senior Software Developer – Product Security

Nasdaq, Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Software Developer specializing in product security. This role involves enhancing secure development practices and contributing to various repositories to protect digital assets. The position offers growth opportunities in cybersecurity and leadership roles.

Benefits

Access to training and development programs

Opportunities for security certifications

Opportunities for leadership roles

Qualifications

• Knowledge of secure coding best practices for Java and web applications.
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Threat and Vulnerability Management to remediate container vulnerabilities.
• Write and maintain application security features.
• Conduct security code reviews.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Creativity

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Verafin – Senior Software Developer – Product Security

Apply locations

Canada - St. John's - Newfoundland & Labrador
Canada - Toronto - Ontario

Time type

Full time

Posted on

Posted 2 Days Ago

End Date

May 30, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

Job requisition id

R0022559

Exciting Opportunity: Senior Software Developer – Product Security

We're seeking a driven senior software developer to join our dynamic team specializing in product security. This role offers the chance to significantly enhance your expertise in secure development practices while working extensively with the Nasdaq Verafin application. You'll also have the unique opportunity to contribute to a plethora of additional repositories while continually enhancing our security posture.

This position provides an exceptional learning environment, allowing you to deepen your knowledge and skills in application security. By developing these skills, you will become a valuable resource in protecting digital assets and data, opening doors to advanced career opportunities and leadership roles in the cybersecurity field.

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with Threat and Vulnerability Management (TVM) to remediate container vulnerabilities
• Write and maintain application security features
• Coordinate penetration tests with third-party vendors
• Remediate security-related findings
• Own security-sensitive areas of the application such as Authentication and Authorization
• Conduct security code reviews

What We're Looking For:

• Strong analytical skills and creativity to solve complex problems
• Knowledge of secure coding best practices for Java and web applications
• An understanding of OWASP Top 10 would be considered an asset
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) / Terraform would be considered an asset

What Success Looks Like:

• Bringing a security mindset to work every day
• Self-driven individual who is inclined to take ownership of projects
• Adept at quickly ramping up on projects
• Work effectively with other teams and stakeholders
• Deliver high-quality work and exceed expectations

Growth Opportunities:

• Access to training and development programs
• Opportunities for security certifications
• Opportunities within the security pillar (e.g., Red Team)
• Opportunities for leadership roles as you grow within the team
• Technical leadership paths including Lead Developer and Architect

This role will close on May 29th at 11:59pm NST

This position can be located in St. John’s, NL or Toronto, ON, and offers a hybrid work environment (at least 2 days a week in the office, subject to change), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits. Please contact us to request an accommodation.