Principal Developer – Cloud Security

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About the role

  • Principal Developer specializing in cloud security for Nasdaq. Driving initiatives and influencing technical direction in security for scalable cloud systems.

Responsibilities

  • Set the technical direction for cloud security across our AWS environment, guiding how security is built into platform engineering and development workflows.
  • Design and scale enterprise-grade security controls — including identity boundaries, cloud security standards, and policy enforcement frameworks.
  • Serve as the senior technical expert on the Cloud Security team, reviewing security risks and helping teams build secure-by-default systems.
  • Own and drive high-impact security initiatives, such as compliance strategy implementation, cloud risk reduction programs, and next-generation security platform development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in cloud security and cloud-native architecture.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional security initiatives with measurable outcomes.
  • Strong ability to influence and inform leadership on security decisions, mentor developers, and serve as a subject-matter expert across multiple engineering domains.
  • Clear communicator who can translate security concepts for both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience in financial services, fintech, or regulated industries (Nice to have).
  • Relevant cloud or security certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CCSP) (Nice to have).

Benefits

  • Competitive rewards package
  • Annual bonus/commission
  • Equity (long-term incentive)
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Opportunity for growth

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$140,000 - $196,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

AWSCloud

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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