Senior Software Engineer in Test

Senior Software Engineer in Test

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ISS STOXX is actively looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Test to join the Mumbai Team (Goregaon East).

Overview:

Reporting to the Test Manager, the Senior Software Engineer in Test works with a team of Test Engineers within the Quality Assurance Team on all stages of the software development lifecycle. He / She will need to work closely with cross functional teams including Product and Project Managers, Development and Business Stakeholders to deliver high quality products and services to our clients.

Responsibilities:

Functional / Manual Testing:

• Candidate will be responsible for Manual / Functional Testing.

• Reviewing requirements, creating, executing and documenting tests cases

• Plan, design and document various test suites for the applications under consideration (including creating test data whenever required.)

• Implement, execute, support, and deliver accurate test results in a timely manner.

• QA environment management and operation – deployments, monitoring, troubleshooting issues

• Provide technical support to other team members on projects.

API Testing and Validation:

• Perform API sanity checks and validations using tools like Postman or equivalent. Also adapt to the in-house developed tools for API testing.

• Work with various API endpoints (XML, JSON, GraphQL) to ensure seamless data flow and integration.

Coordination & Collaboration:

• Work with Product Management and Development teams to ensure products are being built based on the business specifications and requirements

• Collaborate with members of global teams involved in the projects.

• Review product release artifacts, take up deployments for QA environments & coordinate with Dev team when required. Also collaborate with Application Management teams for deployments in higher environments.

Non-Functional Testing:

• Assist in test case writing for automation suite and execution of automated test suite using different tool & technologies like Java/Selenium, Cypress, etc.

• Execute and manage other forms of testing like Security Testing, Performance Testing and other non - functional test as per the project requirements.

Mentorship and Team Leadership:

• Mentor & Lead team of QA Engineers (handling both Functional & Non-functional types of testing as mentioned above) through best practices and promote continuous improvement

• Serve as a technical point of contact for QA-related matters, providing support and assistance in troubleshooting issues in platform operation, including occasional out-of-hours support.

• Continuously improve testing operations by proactively predicting and addressing potential quality issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline required. Master’s Degree preferred.

• 8 to 11 years of overall experience in Functional & Non-Functional testing required. Candidate with exposure to web application testing experience preferred.

• QA/software testing or development experience including hands on scripting (automation) or coding experience in any programming language. Java or an OOPL preferred.

• Experience in using a Defect Tracking system. JIRA experiences preferable

• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (Preferably Java)

•  Experience in interacting with RDBMS required. Experience with SQL in MS SQL Server environment a plus.

• Experience with Linux OS preferred

• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Prior experience working as part of a global development organization is a plus.

• Candidate should possess Entrepreneurial mindset and should have “CAN DO” attitude

• Preferably based in Mumbai

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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.

 

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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. 

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Experience Level

Senior Level