Nomura Overview:
Nomura is an Asia-headquartered financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Merchant Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com
Nomura Services India, (Powai) supports Nomura’s businesses around the world. Powai’ s world class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support have played a key role in facilitating Nomura’s global operations and are an integral part of Nomura’s global expansion plans. The Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura’s global business.
Division Overview:
Global Markets Technology builds and maintains software solutions used by Global Markets Front and Middle office businesses. The business is spread across EMEA, US, Japan, AEJ, and emerging Markets like India, Brazil, and China. It deals in wide range of products including FX, Rates, Credit, Securitized Products, Equities, Futures & Options, FI/EQ Derivatives, and Prime Services including financing.
GMIT India team is an integral part of the global team, which is spread across US, UK, Tokyo, Singapore, HK, India and China. It works in partnership with the regions to deliver technology solutions to GM business across regions prioritized in Global Book of Work. This team serves key business functions such as Pricing, Sales & Research (Pre-Trade), Electronic Trading, Client & Exchange Connectivity (Trading related), Trade Capture & Workflow, Trade Life Cycle Management (Post-Trade), MIS (pre and post trade analysis), Position, Risk Management and P&L (real-time, intraday and EOD), Interfaces to Corporate Settlement, Risk and Finance systems.
Position Specifications:
Corporate Title
Associate
Functional Title
Principal Quality Engineer
Experience
7 to 12 years
Qualification
Engineering Graduate (B. Tech / BE) or Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA)
Requisition No.
Role & Responsibilities:
Test Strategy and Planning:
- Develop comprehensive test strategies aligned with business requirements and technical specifications
- Create detailed test plans and test cases for Nomura applications
- Provide accurate time estimates for test planning and execution phases
- Collaborate with regional stakeholders to plan and execute testing tasks effectively
Test Execution and Management:
- Execute test plans in accordance with project schedules
- Maintain and update existing test plans and test cases based on code changes and enhancements
- Track issues and work closely with project managers and development teams to resolve them promptly
- Participate in JIRA review meetings during test cycles to ensure proper issue tracking and resolution
- Conduct and participate in project health checks to assess overall quality and progress
Automation Development:
- Design, develop, and implement test automation frameworks using Java and Python
- Utilize automation tools such as Selenium, TestNG, and JUnit for web application testing
- Create and maintain automated test scripts for regression testing and continuous integration
- Implement API testing automation using tools like Postman and Rest Assured
- Develop custom automation solutions for complex testing scenarios specific to Equity Derivatives Risk Management systems
Quality Assurance Best Practices:
- Adhere to and promote QA standard test document templates and methodologies
- Incorporate industry best practices for testing financial risk management systems
- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in QA and test automation
- Mentor junior QA team members in automation techniques and best practices
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in the QA workflow
- Suggest and implement new tools or methodologies to enhance testing efficiency
- Contribute to the development of reusable test components and libraries
- Participate in knowledge sharing sessions within the QA team and across the IT department
Multi-project Management:
- Efficiently manage and prioritize testing activities across multiple projects concurrently
- Adapt to a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards
- Balance resources and time effectively to meet project deadlines
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
- 10-15 years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 6 years focused on test automation
- Strong proficiency in Python and Java programming languages
- Backend and Services Automation using Java.
- Strong experience in developing Test Automation Frameworks for Morden UI Applications
- Extensive experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, and Cucumber
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of financial markets and equity derivatives is highly desirable
- Experience with risk management systems or similar complex financial applications
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- ISTQB certification is a plus
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge risk management systems in a dynamic global markets environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of critical financial applications through advanced automation techniques and best-in-class QA practices