IT Operations & Cloud Specialist

About us

Nasdaq is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 100 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world's securities transactions. Nasdaq is home to approximately 4,000 total listings with a market value of approximately $15 trillion.

Are you passionate about IT operations and cloud technologies? Join our Global Technology team and help us drive operational excellence for mission-critical platforms!

About the Role

As an IT Operations & Cloud Specialist, you will:

• Run and support IT operations for high-availability, scalable systems (on-premises and cloud).
• Remediate incidents, deploy applications, and manage configuration changes for new releases
• Participate in projects to enhance automation, process improvements, and platform reliability
• Maintain and improve operational documentation and knowledge bases
• Collaborate with technical owners and cross-functional teams to deliver on SLAs and business initiatives
• Proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring system stability, resiliency, and performance
• Support and improve CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
• On-call rotation after probation period for business-critical incidents or agreed in advanced maintenance work

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in IT operations, system administration, or application support in a global or enterprise environment
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (preferably AWS), including deployment models and automation
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines (Git, GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to coordinate and fulfill tasks within deadlines
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)

Nice to Have

• Professional certifications (ITIL, Cloud Technologies, Kubernetes or Agile related)
• Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix and Windows systems
• Scripting/programming skills
• Understanding of networking, virtualization, and security best practices
• Experience in financial services, trading, or post-trade systems

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time position based in Tallinn
• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Private healthcare, wellness benefits, and additional vacation days
• Flexible hybrid work model (on-site and remote)
• Access to training, mentorship, and career growth opportunities
• Inclusive, diverse, and innovative work culture

Eager to learn and ready to take your IT operations and cloud expertise to the next level? Don’t hesitate to apply even not all requirements are fully met!

Here, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.

What happens now?

This is a full-time permanent position located in Tallinn. Nasdaq offers a hybrid workplace to find a balance between working from home and collaborating in the office, therefore it's required to come into the office at least 3 days per week.

If you think you would thrive in this role, then we would love to hear from you!

Follow the link to apply in English. As the selection process is ongoing, we might close the position earlier than the last application day.

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.

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