Senior Specialist - Quality Engineering

Nasdaq, Inc.; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Specialist Quality Engineer focused on performance testing to join the Trading Engineering team.

You will design and execute performance tests, validate non-functional requirements, and collaborate with Nasdaq teams across countries to ensure scalability and reliability of our trading platform. The role requires 8–12 years of experience in performance testing, strong Kubernetes (AWS EKS) and container skills, plus familiarity with AWS services, Linux,

Qualifications

• 8–12 years experience in performance testing.
• Experience with AWS, Linux and CI/CD.
• Hands-on with Kubernetes (AWS EKS) and container runtimes Docker/Podman.
• Knowledge of AWS services (VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, ELB/ALB) and scale behavior.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Git.
• Ability to craft and maintain automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines – GitLab.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving.
• Interest in financial technology and trading domain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software solutions with focus on performance.
• Support onboarding activities and system integration testing.
• Perform non-functional testing and validate performance.
• Serve as SME in performance engineering and collaborate across Nasdaq teams.
• Evaluate system behavior under varying load and ensure reliability.

Skills

Performance testing

Kubernetes

AWS

Linux

CI/CD

Git

Programming

Networking

Docker

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Job description

Nasdaq Technology is looking for a passionate Senior Specialist Quality Engineer with focus on Performance Testing, to join the Bangalore technology center in India. If Innovation and efficiency drive, you forward this is the place for you! Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets and undergoing transformations while we adopt new technologies to develop innovative solutions, constantly striving to rewrite tomorrow. As a Senior Specialist-Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our trading platform. You will work collaboratively across cross-functional teams to execute testing activities, support system validation, and contribute to continuous improvement of our QA practices. We are looking for candidates with a genuine desire and drive to deliver top technology solutions to today's markets With this position we offer Join the Trading Engineering under Market Platforms division, You will be part of a newly formed Technical Onboarding team, working with peers to ensure the successful deployment, integration, and performance validation of enterprise software in customer environments.

Your responsibilities include supporting onboarding activities, conducting system integration and non‑functional testing, and serving as a subject‑matter expert in performance engineering.

Role Responsibilities - As a Senior Specialist Quality Engineer, your focus will be developing and implementing software solutions. Besides working closely with your colleagues in Bangalore, you will also work closely with Nasdaq teams in other countries. Strong understanding of performance testing concepts and tools, including the ability to design and execute tests that evaluate system behavior under varying load conditions Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS or similar), Kubernetes (K8s), and Helm. Good understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, load balancing, firewalls), system design, and infrastructure components. Hands‑on experience with Linux environments, including shell scripting and fixing. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate moderately sophisticated scenarios and apply sound judgment. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.

We expect you to have:

• Performance Test Engineer with 8-12 years experience.
• Proven hands‑on experience working with Kubernetes (specifically AWS EKS) and container runtimes such as Docker or Podman.
• Ability to debug container lifecycles and understand pod network topologies.
• Cloud Architecture: Strong familiarity with AWS cloud services (VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, ELB/ALB) and how they behave under scale.
• Experience with testing methodologies, both functional and non‑functional.
• Experience in performance Testing, AWS, Linux and CI/CD.
• Proven technical depth, strong analytical skills, and the ability to independently drive quality outcomes.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• It would be great if you Proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Ability to contribute to crafting and maintaining automation frameworks and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines – preferably GitLab.
• Curiosity and interest in financial technology and the trading domain.

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 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 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.

Nasdaq is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information, and public company services.

As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 100 marketplaces in 50 countries.

Nasdaq is home to over 4,000 total listings with a market value of approximately $12 trillion.

To learn more, about our business visit business.nasdaq.com.

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