Nasdaq
Lead QA Test Engineer
CA-Toronto-York St 24/25 · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$106k-$148kDetected 9 days ago
Project ManagementProcess ImprovementTest AutomationManual Testing
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About the role
- This position will be located in Toronto and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office.
- Come as You Are Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans and scripts to validate the quality and performance of core trading and market data systems.
- Collaborate with development and project management teams to identify, document, and drive resolution of software defects across the full release cycle.
- Lead test planning across all applicable phases, ensuring complete documentation and a clear resolution path for any issues identified.
- Develop and maintain internal testing tools and frameworks that improve efficiency and quality across the broader engineering team.
- Define and continuously improve release and quality assurance procedures to support consistent, scalable software delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and functional testing within a high-performance or financial technology environment.
- Proven experience with automated testing frameworks and back-end systems testing in a command-line/server-based environment.
- Familiarity with source code management and defect tracking tools used in agile or fast-paced development workflows.
Nice to have
- Experience testing financial or trading systems, including order routing or market data platforms.
- Exposure to messaging protocols used in financial markets environments.
- Background in quality process improvement or business process analysis.
- This posting is for an existing vacancy within Nasdaq.
- Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer.
- We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
- We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.
Compensation
- The base pay range for this role is $106,000 - $148,000.
Benefits
- In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth.
- Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.
Company info
- We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.
- What We Offer We're proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq's overall success.
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