Creates, executes and maintains tests according to test scripts and test plans.
Is required to test either front end or back end software components (or both) and apply industry best practice.
Reviews system requirements and business processes; codes, tests, and debugs software solutions.
Reports issues found back to development and/or project management teams and/or implementation teams.
May be required to develop and maintain testing tools to be used by the broader team.
May also specialize in Quality Assurance, Quality Control and/or Process Improvement.

Job Description

Your role and responsibilities:

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a strong experienced team delivering complex technology solutions to international clients.

• You will work with, and learn from subject matter experts, and have the opportunity to take on more responsibility and progress within the Quality Assurance team.

• Document test strategy, test cases, prepare test environment, perform integration and system testing, regression testing, and raise defects in the system.

• Independently test the software systems end to end and perform root cause analysis of issues observed during the testing cycle.

• Effective communication skills, with excellent ability to question vague requirements and be comfortable in presenting testing strategies in front of any audience.

• Analytical skills with a structured approach, a great teammate and someone who has a goal for improving business best practices and a passion for problem solving.

We expect you to have : 


• At least 8-12 years of software testing experience specifically in Server-Side Testing with strong back-end testing knowledge and proven record of using UNIX/Linux command line tools and regular expression (grep, sed, Perl, awk, etc.)

• Must have commercial experience with Linux based scripting languages, such as Bash and Python.

• Financial Services, Trading or Capital Markets domain experience is preferred.

• Should have a can-do positive attitude and able to multi-task multiple project priorities.

• Must be proactive, act as an owner and able to follow-up on the blocking issues affecting release schedule and look for alternative test solutions.

• Should be able to identify the project risks in terms of the testing perspective and meeting committed deadlines.

• Must be able to determine the scope of testing based on the business requirements and technical specifications.

• Ability to independently plan and set up the test environment and focus on getting the things done till completion.

• Ability to analyze the test results, perform deep dive investigation and root cause analysis of the data.

• Ability to mentor, guide and train more junior QA team members.

• Bachelor/Master in computer science, Information Systems or related discipline.

Additional Job Description

It would be great if you :

• Experience working with multiple asset classes (equity, commodities, fixed income)

• Experience in working with high transaction volumes.

• Experience in testing applications/service hosted in AWS.

• Previous experience working in Compliance, Regulation, Surveillance domain or any other related domain.

• Experience in developing and maintaining testing tools/framework to be used by the broader team using Bash, Python, etc.

• Specialist Certifications in QA/Testing Methodology.

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.