▷ (18/09/2025) Backend Test Engineer

Job Description Summary

Nasdaq Technology is looking for a passionate QA Test Engineer Senior Specialist with a focus on Back End/Server Side Software testing, to join the Bangalore technology center in India. If Innovation and effectiveness 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 aiming to rewrite tomorrow. As a QA Test Engineer Senior Specialist, you will play a key role in assisting with the implementation and performing comprehensive test cases, testing maintenance releases, configuration changes and assuring quality to aid the implementation of our global leading systems. You will be involved in testing the complex technical systems of varying sizes to new and existing customers and will be part of discovering new test strategies within the FinTech industry.

We are looking for candidates who share those values along with a genuine desire and drive to deliver top technology solutions to today's markets.

With this position we offer:

The opportunity to join the quality assurance organization for Nasdaq Trade Surveillance (NTS). Our Nasdaq Trade Surveillance (NTS) technology powers surveillance and compliance for over 40 marketplaces, 11 regulators and 200 market participants across 200 markets globally. Scalable to billions of transactions and flexible to manage various unique data sources, NTS holistically examines scenarios across multiple venues and asset classes.

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 6-10 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.

Does it sound like you? What happens now?

As the selection process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible. We will get back to you in 2-3 weeks.

What will it be like working here?

Nasdaq is a vibrant and entrepreneurial company where everyone is encouraged to take initiative, challenge status quo, and take intelligent risks. We want everyone to feel welcome and bring their authentic self to work. Every day, we are building a culture where we all feel connected, supported and empowered. We are a Hybrid-first environment that embraces work-life balance and fosters well-being.

What do we offer you?

- Annual monetary bonus.
- An opportunity to become a Nasdaq shareholder
- Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount
- Health Insurance Program
- Flexible working schedule and hybrid way of work
- Flex day program (up to 6 paid days off a year)
- Internal mentorship program – get a mentor or become one
- Wide selection of online learning resources, e.g., Udemy