Principal Quality Engineer

Nomura; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura in Mumbai seeks a Principal Quality Engineer to lead and shape the QA function for trading and analytics platforms. You will guide a team of QA engineers, design high-performance automation frameworks, and ensure robust API and data-pipeline testing in a fast-paced financial services environment.

You will mentor engineers, drive CI/CD testing practices, and collaborate closely with traders and developers to translate complex requirements into reliable quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10–12 years of software QA experience strictly in financial services.
• Expert with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD.
• Proficiency in Python or Java.
• Hands-on with GitLab and Jenkins/GitLab CI.
• Experience in AI/ML-backed testing practices.
• Testing APIs and data pipelines; strong market knowledge.
• Regulatory knowledge such as MiFID II is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive QA strategy for trading and analytics platforms.
• Lead a team of QA engineers with mentorship and career development.
• Design test automation frameworks focusing on performance, reliability, and accuracy.
• Collaborate with trading desk, users, and development teams on requirements.
• Develop performance test packs for latency analysis and capacity planning.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies and tools.
• Participate in UAT processes with users and stakeholders.
• Proactively analyze incidents to implement preventive measures.

Skills

QA leadership

Automation frameworks

Python/Java

CI/CD testing

AI/ML test practices

APIs/Data pipelines

Global financial markets

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

Job Title

Principal Quality Engineer

Job Code

14442

Country

IN

City

Mumbai

Skill Category

ITTechnology

Role & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive QA strategy for trading and analytics platforms
• Lead a team of QA engineers, providing technical mentorship and career development
• Design test automation frameworks for focusing on performance, reliability, and accuracy
• Collaborate with trading desk, users, and development teams to understand business requirements
• Develop performance test packs for latency analysis and capacity planning
• Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies and tools
• Participate in UAT processes with users and key stakeholders for front to back initiatives
• Proactive analysis of incidents to implement preventive measures

Required Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10-12 years of software QA experience, strictly in financial services
• Expert knowledge of automated testing frameworks and continuous integration/deployment
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java
• Hands-on with GitLab, Jenkins/Gitlab CI
• Hands-on experience in AI/ML/GenAI backed test practices
• Experience testing APIs and data pipelines
• Good understanding of global financial markets, trading systems
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (MiFID II, Reg NMS, etc.) is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication skills with ability to interact with all levels of organization
• Strategic thinking with attention to detail
• Risk-aware mindset with focus on quality and reliability
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

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