QA Test Engineer Senior Analyst at Nasdaq in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

QA Test Engineer Senior Analyst Location: Canada - Toronto - Ontario The Role We’re looking for a Senior QA Test Analyst with strong technical and programming expertise to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who approaches quality through code, automation, and rigorous system-level validation rather than manual testing alone. You’ll help shape how we deliver high-quality software solutions by building and maintaining automated tests, performing non-functional testing, and embedding quality throughout the development lifecycle. You’ll fit right in if you’re comfortable writing Java code, enjoy partnering closely with developers and product teams, and are motivated by solving complex quality challenges that impact systems used globally. What You'll Do Create, execute, and maintain automated test cases written in Java to validate application behavior across front-end, back-end, and service layers. Design comprehensive test scenarios and support test data to thoroughly validate business logic, integrations, and overall system flow. Perform non-functional testing, including performance, reliability, and scalability testing, to ensure systems meet technical and operational standards. Work closely with development and project management teams to identify, document, and resolve defects early in the development lifecycle. Develop, extend, and support test automation frameworks and testing tools used across the engineering organization. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. 2–4 years of experience in quality assurance with a strong emphasis on technical testing and automation. Strong Java programming skills, with hands-on experience writing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated test suites. Demonstrated experience with non-functional testing and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in agile, cross-functional teams. Nice to Have Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Exposure to capital markets, financial services, or fintech platforms. Experience with performance testing tools and structured quality methodologies. This position will be located in Toronto and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates. This posting is for an existing vacancy within Nasdaq. 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. What We Offer We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success. The base pay range for this role is $75,000 - $103,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.