Software Engineer in Test (SDET)

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ISS STOXX is actively hiring a Software Engineer in Test (SDET) for Mumbai (Goregaon East) location.

Overview

STOXX is the index-focused business vertical within ISS STOXX that operates the DAX and STOXX index families. The platform is key to enabling STOXX to be more flexible, respond to clients faster, and reduce time-to-market for new indices.  

In your new role as Software Engineer in Test (SDET), you will be an integral part of our technology team, contributing to the quality assurance and testing of our advanced index platforms. This role involves working on test automation, quality processes, and developing tools for testing data pipelines, back-testing, and portfolio management within our index platforms.

Your primary focus will be on ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet user needs and business goals through comprehensive testing strategies.

Responsibilities

Test Strategy and Automation:

• Design and implement comprehensive test strategies for the full software development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• Utilize Agile methodologies, participating in and leading QA-related ceremonies as required.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and practices.
  
  

Quality Assurance

• Ensure high-quality outcomes through thorough testing of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Lead development and optimization of automation frameworks using Python
• Design and maintain comprehensive test suits
• Perform various types of testing including unit, integration, system, and performance testing.
• Validate incoming and outgoing datasets for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Build and manage test scenarios that cover functional, integration, regression, and performance aspects
• Develop automated data checks for real-time and batch processing pipelines
• Integrate automated testing with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
  
  

Mentorship and Team Leadership

• Guide junior testers and QA engineers through best practices in automation and data validation
• Advocate for quality culture 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.
  
  

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing

• Maintain clear documentation of test cases, frameworks, and QA processes
• Share insights on test outcomes, unusual behaviors, and lessons learned
  
  

Defect Management And Reporting

• Identify, document, and track software defects using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Provide detailed, actionable feedback to development teams to facilitate quick resolution of issues.
• Generate and maintain test reports and documentation.
• Communicate testing results and quality metrics clearly to developers, business users, and leadership
• Provide actionable feedback and advocate for testability during design discussions
  
  

Impact

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality technology to support the STOXX index business, facilitating the development of reliable new index products and services in a cost-efficient and timely manner.
  
  

Qualifications

Technical / Job Functional Knowledge:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Experience (3+ years) in software testing methodologies and Agile-based delivery.
• Technical background with expertise in test automation using Python, SQL, and Public Cloud technologies.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Pytest, Playwrite).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
• Keen interest in testing trends and their implications for software quality.
  
  

Personal Skills & Capabilities

• Attention to detail and a passion for quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential quality issues.
  
  

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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.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

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.

STOXX® and DAX® indices comprise a global and comprehensive family of more than 17,000 strictly rules-based and transparent indices. Best known for the leading European equity indices EURO STOXX 50®, STOXX® Europe 600 and DAX®, the portfolio of index solutions consists of total market, benchmark, blue-chip, sustainability, thematic and factor-based indices covering a complete set of world, regional and country markets. STOXX and DAX indices are licensed to more than 550 companies around the world for benchmarking purposes and as underlyings for ETFs, futures and options, structured products, and passively managed investment funds. STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX group of companies, is the administrator of the STOXX and DAX indices under the European Benchmark Regulation.

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