Sr. Principal Quality Engineer

Nomura • Mumbai, IN

80d

About The Position

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. Nomura Services, India supports the group's global businesses. With world-class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in facilitating the group's global operations. At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing conducive policies & programs, providing infrastructure support and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been well-recognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years of software QA experience, strictly in financial services
• 7+ years of experience leading QA teams in algorithmic trading or similar high-stakes environments
• Strong understanding of global financial markets, trading systems, and market data
• Expert knowledge of automated testing frameworks and continuous integration/deployment
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++
• Strong background in test automation tools and frameworks
• Experience with market data systems (Bloomberg, Reuters, etc.)
• Deep understanding of FIX protocol and other financial messaging standards
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (MiFID II, Reg NMS, etc.)
• Handson with GitLab, Jenkins/Gitlab CI
• Good to know monitoring tools such as Grafana/Prometheus

Nice To Haves

• Investment Banking domain - good understanding of capital markets
• Knowledge of Equity Trading Markets - especially algorithmic trading & analytics platforms
• Any exposure to electronic trading systems for equities, FX or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive QA strategy for complex algorithmic trading and analytics platforms
• Lead a team of QA engineers, providing technical mentorship and career development
• Design test automation frameworks for focusing on performance, reliability, and accuracy
• Establish quality metrics, testing standards, and best practices across the organization
• Collaborate with trading desk, quants, and development teams to understand business requirements and trading strategies
• Implement testing processes for market data integration, order management, and execution algorithms
• Oversee performance testing, including latency analysis and capacity planning
• Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies and tools
• Manage UAT processes with trading teams and key stakeholders for front to back initiatives
• Lead incident reviews and implement preventive measures

Benefits

• We support employee wellbeing by ensuring a sense of purpose and belonging.
• We offer a comprehensive range of wellbeing services which allows employees to get access to the assistance they need at any point in their wellbeing journey.
• Our bespoke benefits support employees and their family's holistic wellbeing and are inclusive of diverse identities and family structures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees