QA – Strategy & Process Quality Management

QA – Strategy & Process Quality Management


Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets and undergoing transformations while we adopt new technologies to develop innovative solutions, constantly aiming to rewrite tomorrow. If you are someone who enjoys working in a results-driven and hard-working international culture and thrives in a creative and dynamic environment, this role is for you! You will have a leading role in the build-out of a new Quality Center of Excellence function for advanced technical systems solving complex business requirements for exciting and demanding customers within the FinTech industry.


About the role:


Nasdaq is looking for a Senior QA Engineer to lead the establishment of a new Quality Center of Excellence for cross-product Quality Assurance and Quality Control at Nasdaq Global Technology in Umeå. You will play a leading role in shaping the strategic direction for quality management taking the organization towards an agile way of leading quality. The role encompasses the complete product portfolio of Software Products and Software Services for Market Infrastructure Operators and spans the complete securities transaction processing chain from trading via clearing & risk to settlement & depository. You will be working directly with the senior managers of the different product teams in the Product & Platform Engineering organization while impacting the work output of +500 people.


Your responsibilities:


In this role, you will lead improvement initiatives in both areas of Quality Assurance and Quality Control. You will also provide leadership in the development of the future quality management strategy aimed at taking the quality ambitions of the product portfolio to the next level including embracing an agile way of working with a Quality Engineering mentality. Moreover, you will ensure that the Product & Platform Engineering organization has common practices and processes in place in all aspects of the quality work, from product development lifecycle governance to test process alignment and information security compliance.


This is a unique opportunity to get exposure to the heart of the financial industry working with critically important systems, with very high demands on reliability and uptime, comprised of sophisticated business functionality and built for high volumes and microsecond latency. We believe that you are a rising star at your current company and you are now ready to take your career to the next level.


To be successful in this role, you need to have a flexible approach and an ability to adapt when prerequisites are changing. In addition, we foresee structure and great attention to detail as important attributes, along with being comfortable liaising with individual contributors, as well as getting the most out of a team.


To summarize, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):


Lead quality management improvement initiatives within the existing quality assurance framework
Lead change in test methodology and test process to improve quality in product deliveries for customers
Develop KPIs for measuring quality, requirements coverage, and test coverage
Drive review processes to ensure that they align with the QA framework, trends, and standard processes
Plan, conduct, and supervise the test, and inspect the products to ensure their quality
Evaluate and assess continuous quality improvement within multiple product teams


You will bring:


A degree in Computer Science or another related field
Should have proven work experience of 6+ years in the relevant area
Experience with quality assurance maturity models such as TMMI and TPI
Experience in agile quality management with experience in Quality Engineering
Hands-on testing experience from technical complex systems in an international environment
History of analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to review systems, find flaws, and pose solutions to those flaws
Proven leadership, professionally or at a non-profit organization
Abilities to engage and collaborate closely with external clients, suppliers, and internal collaborators
Decision-making skills involve choosing alternatives and evaluating their relative merits.
Functional, test automation, and, non-functional testing
A strong inner drive and motivation, thriving in a high pace environment


Meriting experience


Project management skills
Background in software development


Does this sound like you?


This is a full-time position located in Umeå, Sweden. Please submit your application in English as soon as possible as the recruitment process is ongoing.


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/114760227