Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

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ISS STOXX is actively hiring a QA SDET Lead for Gurgaon location.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced QA SDET Lead to join our STOXX Index Engineering team in Gurgaon. You will lead quality assurance practices, build test automation frameworks, and ensure the reliability and performance of our index calculation and data processing systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor QA engineers and SDETs, fostering a quality-first mindset across the organization.
• Define and implement QA strategy, processes, and best practices for index calculation systems.
• Establish quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to track product quality.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate quality practices throughout the SDLC.
• Conduct risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies for complex systems.

Test Automation

• Design and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Python.
• Implement BDD practices using Python frameworks (Behave, pytest-bdd).
• Create automated test suites for functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Establish automation best practices and coding standards.

Performance Testing

• Conduct load, stress, and scalability testing.
• Analyze performance metrics and collaborate on optimization.
• Establish performance baselines and SLAs.

Quality Processes

• Champion shift-left testing and quality engineering practices.
• Define test strategies for financial data processing systems.
• Validate data quality, accuracy, and integrity in index calculations.
• Participate in architectural reviews from quality perspective.

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, capital markets, or securities market indices
• Experience with market data processing or financial instruments
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• ISTQB or similar testing certifications.
• 8+ years in software quality assurance and test automation.
• 3+ years in leadership role managing QA/SDET teams.
• Experience in data-intensive domains.
• Proven track record building test automation frameworks from scratch.

Technical Skills:

Programming & Automation

• Advanced proficiency in Python for test automation and tooling development.
• Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks (Behave, pytest-bdd, or similar)
• Practical experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, Locust, K6)
• REST API testing using requests, pytest, or similar libraries.

DevOps & Infrastructure

• CI/CD platforms: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar
• Version control with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Strong SQL skills and experience testing data pipelines/ETL processes.

QA Mindset & Process

• Deep understanding of QA methodologies, testing types, and quality principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Knowledge of test design techniques and risk-based testing approaches
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools.

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.

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.

STOXX and DAX indices comprise a global and comprehensive family of more than 17,000 strictly rules-based and transparent indices. Best known for the leading European equity indices EURO STOXX 50, STOXX Europe 600 and DAX, the portfolio of index solutions consists of total market, benchmark, blue-chip, sustainability, thematic and factor-based indices covering a complete set of world, regional and country markets. STOXX and DAX indices are licensed to more than 550 companies around the world for benchmarking purposes and as underlyings for ETFs, futures and options, structured products, and passively managed investment funds. STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX group of companies, is the administrator of the STOXX and DAX indices under the European Benchmark Regulation.

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