Senior Software Engineer in Test

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS STOXX GmbH is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test to join the Mumbai team in Goregaon East. The role focuses on manual and API testing, web app validation, and contributing to automation initiatives.

The candidate will mentor QA engineers, collaborate with product management and globally distributed teams, and ensure high-quality releases in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline is required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 8–11 years of testing experience including functional and non-functional testing.
• Experience with web application testing.
• Hands-on scripting or coding experience in Java or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manual / Functional Testing: review requirements, create and execute test cases, plan and document test suites, and manage QA data and deployments.
• API Testing and Validation: perform API sanity checks using Postman or in-house tools; validate XML, JSON, GraphQL endpoints.
• Coordination & Collaboration: work with product and development teams; collaborate with global teams and manage deployments in QA environments.
• Non-Functional Testing: contribute to automation test planning and execute tests using Java/Selenium, Cypress, and related tools.
• Mentorship and Team Leadership: mentor QA engineers, promote best practices, and support on-call issues.

Skills

Manual Testing

API Testing

Java

Selenium

Cypress

Test Automation

SQL

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Postman

MS SQL Server

JIRA

Job description

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether ISS STOXX is actively looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Test to join the Mumbai Team (Goregaon East).

What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally. Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success. Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire. Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

Responsibilities

• Functional / Manual Testing: Candidate will be responsible for Manual / Functional Testing. Reviewing requirements, creating, executing and documenting tests cases Plan, design and document various test suites for the applications under consideration (including creating test data whenever required.) Implement, execute, support, and deliver accurate test results in a timely manner. QA environment management and operation – deployments, monitoring, troubleshooting issues Provide technical support to other team members on projects.
• API Testing and Validation: Perform API sanity checks and validations using tools like Postman or equivalent. Also adapt to the in-house developed tools for API testing. Work with various API endpoints (XML, JSON, GraphQL) to ensure seamless data flow and integration.
• Coordination & Collaboration: Work with Product Management and Development teams to ensure products are being built based on the business specifications and requirements Collaborate with members of global teams involved in the projects. Review product release artifacts, take up deployments for QA environments & coordinate with Dev team when required. Also collaborate with Application Management teams for deployments in higher environments.
• Non-Functional Testing: Assist in test case writing for automation suite and execution of automated test suite using different tool & technologies like Java/Selenium, Cypress, etc. Execute and manage other forms of testing like Security Testing, Performance Testing and other non - functional test as per the project requirements.
• Mentorship and Team Leadership: Mentor & Lead team of QA Engineers (handling both Functional & Non-functional types of testing as mentioned above) through best practices and promote continuous improvement Serve as a technical point of contact for QA-related matters, providing support and assistance in troubleshooting issues in platform operation, including occasional out-of-hours support. Continuously improve testing operations by proactively predicting and addressing potential quality issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 8 to 11 years of overall experience in Functional & Non-Functional testing required.
• Candidate with exposure to web application testing experience preferred.
• QA/software testing or development experience including hands on scripting (automation) or coding experience in any programming language.
• Java or an OOPL preferred.
• Experience in using a Defect Tracking system.
• JIRA experiences preferable
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (Preferably Java)
• Experience in interacting with RDBMS required.
• Experience with SQL in MS SQL Server environment a plus.
• Experience with Linux OS preferred
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience working as part of a global development organization is a plus.
• Candidate should possess Entrepreneurial mindset and should have “CAN DO” attitude
• Preferably based in Mumbai
• #MIDSENIOR #LI-AK1

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market.

Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks.

Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence.

Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk.

Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.

Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com

View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/

Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.

It is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”).

All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence.

Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations.

We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors.

Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.