QA Test Specialist

Why Nasdaq

When you work at Nasdaq, you’re working for more open and transparent markets so that more people can access opportunities. Connections can be made, jobs can be created, and communities can thrive. We want all our employees to have access to opportunity, too. That means planning for career growth, ensuring you have the tools you need, and promoting an inclusive culture where we’re all valued for our unique perspective.

Here, you will work for a global tech leader committed to breaking down barriers to inclusive prosperity. We see technology as a means to free people up to work together more productively and effectively by centralizing data, analytics, and market intelligence.

Here, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.

What we offer

Nasdaq Matching Engine (NME) product is a proven multi-asset trading solution that combines exceptional performance with exceptional adaptability. It is designed for markets that want to expand their offerings with new products or market models, meet the task for high performance with low latency, control risk with sophisticated pre-trade position and risk management, provide third-party hosting services, or trade in multiple languages. The main objective of the team is to understand the information technology needs of the business and provide high quality technical solutions. As our new member, you will work with a group of enthusiastic and experienced team members. Together with your team, you will be responsible for testing and delivery of client projects with strong focus on automation.

You can expect an autonomous but fast-paced work environment where you are recognized for your results and ability to drive things forward. Every day brings many opportunities to learn and grow and rewards with a global impact we create.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, incredible private health insurance, employee stock purchase plan, a global mentoring program, counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, gym sponsorship and more.

What you will do

As a Test Specialist Automation Engineer you would be working on quality assurance and automation of business requirements. Besides working closely with your colleagues in Sydney, you will also work closely with Nasdaq teams in other countries.- Develop and execute test plans and test cases with a strong emphasis on using code to solve technical challenges and shorten the test cycle through automation.- Estimate test efforts, analyze and communicate test results and participate in day-to-day QA Activities.- Add to our performance and scalability testing efforts and improve the existing test frameworks, tools and technologies to maintain a high-quality bar. This can also include writing specialized testing tools for our software platform.- Execute and manage test cases and results; report on test and defect metrics.- Create, execute and troubleshoot automated test scenarios across our systems.- Contribute to robust, scalable, and high quality test automation solutions for functional, regression and performance testing- Identify required improvements in the test and development processes; contribute to our automation tools that address specific needs.- Maintain a high quality bar in a complex and constantly evolving workspace.

What We Expect- At least 6 years of overall experience as a QA with 2+years in Python Automation.- Experience on Python and any automation tool.- Expertise in working on linux/unix servers, in virtualized environment and shell scripting- Hands-on experience in various types of testing including Functional Testing, Performance Testing and Regression Testing- Experience in creating test Strategies, test plans, traceability matrixes, checklists, test cases from Business Requirements Specifications.- Experience in Building, deploying, and maintaining automated tests- Understanding of postgres database, database concepts- Expertise in release process for client delivery projects- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GIT/CVS/SVN- Education : Bachelor/Master in computer science

What Would Be Helpful- Knowledge on financial markets or Trading.- Knowledge of CI/CD

Does it sound like you?

Our work arrangement is hybrid. You will be coming into the office just 2 days per week.

Come as You Are

Come as You Are