Verafin – Cloud Developer (Check Fraud Data Team)

The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our team, reporting to the Senior Manager of Software Development (Check Fraud Data Team). In this role, you’ll help shape how we build secure, scalable cloud solutions that power Nasdaq Verafin’s industry-leading fraud detection technology and protect financial institutions worldwide.

Our team’s mission is to build and optimize systems that deliver critical check image data - such as hashes, TIFF images, and OCR outputs - that fuel Nasdaq Verafin’s fraud detection capabilities. We focus on improving performance, scalability, and reliability of these pipelines, while exploring innovative ways to leverage visual data for advanced machine learning models.
You’ll fit right in if you’re curious, collaborative, and passionate about solving complex problems. You thrive in cross-functional environments and get energy from building solutions that make an impact on a global scale!
What You’ll Do
Design and maintain secure, automated cloud infrastructure using AWS and modern DevOps tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.
Build and operationalize scalable application configurations and deployment pipelines.
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to deliver high-performance, secure features.
Continuously monitor and improve application and infrastructure health through innovative solutions.
Stay current with AWS advancements and emerging cloud technologies.

What You’ll Bring
A university degree or college diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
2+ years' experience in Software Development.
At least 1-year hands-on experience designing and building systems using AWS (or completion of AWS Cloud Practitioner certification.)
A Strong grasp of microservices, data lakes, distributed systems, and multi-account architecture.
Proficiency in Java, Python, and Bash for developing and automating cloud-based solutions.
Hands-on experience with Linux environments, virtualization, and network administration.
Solid understanding of security principles to ensure robust and secure infrastructure.

Nice to Have
AWS certifications would be an asset
Experience working with AWS API gateway

This position will be located in St. John’s or 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.

This job posting closes on December 14th at 11:59pm Newfoundland Time Zone.

Kindly note that interviews and onboarding for this role are scheduled to begin in 2026.

Benefits & Rewards
We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package that supports you and your family — inside and outside of work.
Learn more on our
Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page
.

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