Principal Quality Engineer

Nomura Overview:

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and 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 supports the group’s global businesses. With world-class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in facilitating the group’s global operations across four international regions.

At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing conducive policies & programs, providing infrastructure support and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been well-recognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards.

Role & Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Sharp/ Strong leadership and team management capabilities – as the role will have significant interaction with senior management on IT and business side


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills


• Ability to influence and drive change across multiple teams – this will be a critical factor to the success of this role


• Experience presenting to senior management and business leaders


• Manage UAT processes with trading teams and key stakeholders for front to back initiatives


• Lead incident reviews and implement preventive measures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field


• 15+ years of software QA experience, strictly in financial services


• Experience with front-to-back testing across trading, risk management, and settlement systems


• Experience with automation frameworks (Selenium, API testing tools, etc.)


• Understanding of investment banking business processes and systems architecture


• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, Basel III, etc.)


• Familiarity with Agile/DevOps practices and continuous integration

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Strong leadership and team management skills


• Excellent communication skills with ability to interact with all levels of organization


• Strategic thinking with attention to detail


• Risk-aware mindset with focus on quality and reliability


• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Leadership & Communication

• Sharp/ Strong leadership and team management capabilities – as the role will have significant interaction with senior management on IT and business side


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills


• Ability to influence and drive change across multiple teams – this will be a critical factor to the success of this role


• Experience presenting to senior management and business leaders

Position Specifications:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age.

*Applying for this role does not amount to a job offer or create an obligation on Nomura to provide a job offer. The expression "Nomura" refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited together with its affiliates.

*The benefits are subject to change and will be in accordance with Company’s policies as may be applicable from time to time).