Verafin - Software Developer Specialist (Real Time ACH Pipeline)

Software Developer Specialist – Real Time ACH Pipeline The Role We’re looking for a Software Developer Specialist to join our Real Time ACH Pipeline team at Nasdaq Verafin, reporting to the Director – Software Development. This team builds and operates the real‑time ACH analytics pipeline that enables financial institutions to detect and stop fraud before transactions are batched and sent. In this role, you’ll be hands‑on developing high‑scale, low‑latency analytics systems, pre‑computing critical evidence using modern cloud and data‑lake technologies. Your work will directly support Verafin’s Real‑Time ACH API and help protect customers from fraud, scams, and financial crime. You’ll fit right in if you’re a hands‑on problem solver who enjoys working with complex, distributed systems, collaborating across teams and time zones, and delivering reliable software that helps protect people from financial crime! What You'll Do Design and build real-time ACH analytics pipelines using modern cloud and data-lake technologies Deliver high-quality, scalable software that powers fraud detection at enterprise scale Partner with Cloud, Data Lakes, Analytics, and Product teams to align and deliver solutions Investigate and resolve technical issues in distributed systems, including customer-impacting cases Participate in code reviews and apply performance optimizations to improve analytics workflows What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience 5+ years of software development experience, including work with data lakes or large‑scale analytics systems. Strong skills in object-oriented development, and AWS cloud services deployed with Terraform. Proven ability to debug and troubleshoot issues in complex, cloud-based environments Great communicator who works well in collaborative, fast-paced teams Nice to Have Experience with Java, Terraform, Python, or Scala Familiarity with AWS cloud environments and payments or fraud detection systems Exposure to automated testing practices Experience with SQL, and distributed data-processing technologies like EMR or Spark is a plus! This position can 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. 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. At Nasdaq, we’re proud to be the engine behind the world’s capital markets. But we don’t stop there. We build the technology that drives transparency, trust, and access—helping economies grow and people thrive. Our purpose is to advance economic progress for all. Whether you’re a client, a colleague, or part of our broader community, we’re here to move markets—and possibilities—forward. Join our Talent Community to stay in the loop on upcoming roles, events, and new opportunities across Nasdaq. Our hybrid work model, NasdaqBlend, gives you flexibility to do your best work—whether that’s from home, in the office, or a mix of both. Check the job listing or reach out to our team for role-specific details. We’re a global team of over 8,500 innovators across 38 countries, united by a shared purpose: advancing economic progress for all. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it, together. Want a deeper look into our culture? Explore our Culture Book. We support your success through You&Q, our total rewards program that covers every dimension of life—from building wealth and growing your career to prioritizing well-being and family care. Join the Team Advancing Economic Progress for All.