Principal Quality Engineer

Job Summary

Job Title: Principal Quality Engineer

Country: IN

City: Mumbai

Skill Category: ITTechnology

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive QA strategy for 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
• Collaborate with trading desk, users, and development teams to understand business requirements
• Develop performance test packs for latency analysis and capacity planning
• Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies and tools
• Participate in UAT processes with users and key stakeholders for front to back initiatives
• Proactive analysis of incidents to implement preventive measures

Required Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
• 10-12 years of software QA experience, strictly in financial services
• Expert knowledge of automated testing frameworks and continuous integration/deployment
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java
• Hands-on with GitLab, Jenkins/Gitlab CI
• Hands-on experience in AI/ML/GenAI backed test practices
• Experience testing APIs and data pipelines
• Good understanding of global financial markets, trading systems
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (MiFID II, Reg NMS, etc.) is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication skills with ability to interact with all levels of organization
• Strategic thinking with attention to detail
• Risk-aware mindset with focus on quality and reliability
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Mandatory Skill Set

• Investment Banking domain - good understanding of capital markets
• Knowledge of Equity Trading Markets

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