Specialist - Quality Engineering

Nasdaq, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nasdaq Trading Engineering in Bengaluru is seeking a Specialist - Quality Engineering with 6-8 years of QA and automation experience. You will validate complex trading systems, work with global teams, and design end-to-end test scenarios for order and trade workflows.

Role requires hands-on testing, API/integration expertise, and proficiency in Java or Python. You will contribute to automation, CI/CD, and improvement of testing environments in a collaborative Agile setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance.
• Experience in System Testing, Integration Testing, API Testing, and End-to-End Testing.
• Hands-on Linux/Unix experience, including shell scripting.
• Experience in cloud-native apps with AWS and Kubernetes (EKS).
• Knowledge of Docker and orchestration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Validate and ensure quality of complex trading applications and services.
• Collaborate with Bengaluru and global Nasdaq teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Design, execute, and maintain integration and system-level test cases for end-to-end trading workflows.
• Perform API and integration testing; identify automation opportunities and ensure coverage of critical business flows.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using Java, Python, or similar languages.
• Analyze results using defect trends, test coverage, and failure analysis; focus on high-risk areas.
• Log, track, and manage defects; support timely investigation and resolution with dev teams.
• Contribute to test strategy improvements and increase automation coverage.

Skills

Software Testing

Test Automation

API Testing

Integration Testing

Linux/Unix

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Java

Python

Automation Frameworks

JIRA/Azure DevOps

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps Pipelines

Job description

Nasdaq Trading Engineering is looking for a Specialist - Quality Engineering to join its established team in Bengaluru (Bangalore). This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical financial trading systems in a global engineering environment, collaborating with teams across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in software quality assurance, test automation, API testing, and integration testing, with a strong focus on ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of complex applications. Success in this role requires strong technical and analytical skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile environment.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Specialist - Quality Engineering, you will be responsible for validating and ensuring the quality of complex trading applications and services. In addition to collaborating closely with colleagues in Bengaluru, you will work with global Nasdaq teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Design, execute, and maintain integration and system-level test cases to validate end-to-end trading workflows across multiple interacting components and services. Perform API and integration testing, identifying suitable scenarios for automation and ensuring coverage of critical business flows such as order management, trade lifecycle management, and downstream processing. Apply hands‑on test automation skills using one or more programming or scripting languages such as Java, Python, Shell, or similar technologies, actively contributing to automated test suites and frameworks. Analyze test results and leverage quality metrics such as defect trends, test coverage, and failure analysis to assess product quality and focus testing efforts on high-risk and business‑critical areas. Create, update, and maintain test documentation, including test cases, test data, execution reports, defect reports, and release sign-off inputs. Work closely with Business Analysts, Technical Account Managers (TAMs), developers, QA engineers, and product teams to understand requirements, integration points, and dependencies, and to plan and execute testing activities. Log, track, and manage defects throughout their lifecycle, clearly articulating impact and priority, and collaborate with development teams to support timely investigation and resolution. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing test approaches, increasing automation coverage, and improving test environments and test data strategies. Build effective working relationships with peers, business partners, and stakeholders across technology and business functions.

We Expect You to Have

• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance.
• Strong hands‑on experience in System Testing, Integration Testing, API Testing, and End‑to‑End Testing.
• Hands‑on experience working in Linux/Unix environments, including command‑line operations, log analysis, process monitoring, and shell scripting.
• Experience testing applications deployed in cloud‑native environments, with working knowledge of AWS services and Kubernetes‑based platforms such as Amazon EKS.
• Understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Experience in test automation using Java, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Strong understanding of automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, ALM, or similar tools.
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

It Would Be Great If You Have

• Experience working with financial systems, particularly trading, clearing, settlement, capital markets, or related financial products.
• Knowledge of test automation framework design and implementation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Pipelines, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and scripting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

Does it sound like you?

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. At Nasdaq, we’re proud to be the engine behind the world’s capital markets. But we don’t stop there. We build the technology that drives transparency, trust, and access—helping economies grow and people thrive. Our purpose is to advance economic progress for all. Whether you’re a client, a colleague, or part of our broader community, we’re here to move markets—and possibilities—forward. Join our Talent Community to stay in the loop on upcoming roles, events, and new opportunities across Nasdaq. Our hybrid work model, NasdaqBlend, gives you flexibility to do your best work—whether that’s from home, in the office, or a mix of both. Check the job listing or reach out to our team for role-specific details. We’re a global team of over 8,500 innovators across 38 countries, united by a shared purpose: advancing economic progress for all. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it, together. Want a deeper look into our culture? Explore our Culture Book. We support your success through You&Q, our total rewards program that covers every dimension of life—from building wealth and growing your career to prioritizing well‑being and family care. Join the Team Advancing Economic Progress for All.