Verafin - Principal Developer (Cloud Security)

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.
• Relevant cloud or security certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CCSP).
• Hands-on experience with security standard creation , threat detection tooling, or AI-driven security practices.
• 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.
• Come as You Are
• Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.
• We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

Benefits

Additional Information

We're looking for a Principal Developer t o join our Cloud Security team . In this role, you'll shape how we design, build, and operate secure cloud systems at scale - embedding security into the way we engineer, not bolting it on after the fact. You'll thrive here if you're a n expert level individual contributor who enjoys solving complex security problems, influences technical direction across teams, and is passionate about making security an enabler of innovation rather than a blocker.

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