Head of Solution Integration QA

Head of Solution Integration QA


Do you have a passion for Quality Assurance, problem solving and mission critical software applications that run the world's financial markets? Join Nasdaq and lead a team of QA experts that partner with our clients around the world to help re-write tomorrow.


You will be leading a team of QA specialists responsible for the quality and customer experience for multi-product deliveries. You will be a thought-leader, and will help Nasdaq shape quality strategy and practices. You will leverage the best possible tools and processes to ensure quality for our customers around the globe.


Your role and responsibilities


You will lead a small team of QA experts focused on the integration of Nasdaq Marketplace Technology applications, spanning the full spectrum of financial market domains. From Trading, Market Risk, Clearing, Settlement through to reporting and other downstream functions. This role comes with incredible growth potential and high visibility to the Nasdaq senior management team.


You will own the portfolio of work for the Client Integration QA team. This spans all activities from QA Strategy definition, through to oversight, planning, preparation, execution and management reporting for all such activities.


You will be an enabler for agile ways of working, and will be expected to explore the latest software development and QA tools and trends to increase effectiveness and efficiency within your team including but not limited to Automation and AI.


You will ensure the QA specialists in your team participate in different projects as part of cross functional project teams, have the appropriate competence and continuously develop their skills. You will cultivate a compassionate and high performing culture.


You will work very closely with the other customer delivery teams (System Architects, Development teams, and BAs) and partner with Project Managers to make sure that the teams work together in an optimal way.


You will also continue to expand the team for this high growth area and therefore recruitment and onboarding new employees will be a big part of your role.


We expect you to


Be a multi-skilled, solution-oriented person with a positive can-do attitude.


Be capable of working cross-functionally and internationally in a constantly evolving environment. In our work things can change fast, so you must show flexibility and resilience in the face of changes in priorities.


Have excellent leadership, social, communication and organizational skills as you will build global relationships colleagues and customers across geographies, time zones and cultures.


Have experience in the agile ways of working.


Stay up to date on market trends and industry best practices.


Be a motivated team player who proactively shares experiences and knowledge towards the team’s goals.


Have vast experience working in the QA domain, especially with Integration and Automated testing.


Be fluent in English.


It would be great if you


Have experience working in the financial industry - particularly in the Trading, Clearing or Market Risk & Pricing domains.


Have experience working with key financial messaging standards e.g. FIX, FIXML, SWIFT, FPML, ISO 20022 etc.


Have experience working with SaaS products.


Have experience working with products that are regulated.


Have experience working with QA in a CI/CD setup.


You will report to the Head of the Client Solutions Group and have both internal and external stakeholders including large financial market operators around the globe. Since you will work together with teams in other locations some travelling will be required.


Does this sound like you?


This is a full-time position located in Stockholm, Sweden. Please submit your application in English by November 27th.


About Nasdaq Stockholm


Our Stockholm office is located in the harbor area of Frihamnen, we have a private commuter shuttle running in the morning and evening hours between the office and the Karlaplan metro-stop. Our office offers free parking, secure bike storage and bike/e-bike lending. The office also features a gym and recreational sports room, as well as a restaurant and snack shop.


We offer of our employees a strong compensation package that includes annual bonus opportunity, equity grants, as well as an employee stock purchase program. Nasdaq Sweden provides its employees with 32 days of annual vacation (plus 1 additional flex day every two months), pension plan, health insurance, career development programs, and more. We advocate flexible ways of working, and have a hybrid remote/in-office setting.


Come as You Are


Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.


We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.


Apply online: http://nasdaqinc.contacthr.com/117238137