Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is at the forefront of transforming organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We don't just follow trends—we set them and drive change. As a market leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software, we've pioneered the BI and analytics space, empowering people to make better decisions and revolutionizing how businesses operate.
But that's not all. Strategy is also leading a groundbreaking shift in how companies approach their treasury reserve strategy, boldly adopting Bitcoin as a key asset. This visionary move is reshaping the financial landscape and solidifying our position as a forward-thinking, innovative force in the market. Four years after adopting the Bitcoin Standard, Strategy's stock has outperformed every company in the S&P 500.
Our people are the core of our success. At Strategy, you'll join a team of smart, creative minds working on dynamic projects with cutting-edge technologies. We thrive on curiosity, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Our corporate values—bold, agile, engaged, impactful, and united—are the foundation of our culture. As we lead the charge into the new era of AI and financial innovation, we foster an environment where every employee's contributions are recognized and valued.
Join us and be part of an organization that lives and breathes innovation every day. At Strategy, you're not just another employee, you're a crucial part of a mission to push the boundaries of analytics and redefine financial investmentJob DescriptionWe are looking for a Principal Quality Engineer to lead quality transformation across cloud-native platforms and enterprise products. This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining automation strategy, improving release quality, and driving engineering excellence across distributed teams.
This role requires strong hands-on expertise along with strategic influence across Engineering, DevOps, and Product teams.
Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Strategy & GovernanceDefine and drive enterprise-level quality strategy.
Establish release quality gates and measurable KPIs.
Improve DORA metrics, defect escape rates, and automation coverage.
Implement shift-left testing and quality engineering best practices.
Design scalable automation frameworks (UI, API, integration, performance).
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
Lead API, microservices, and cloud validation testing.
Improve automation stability and execution efficiency.
Validate AWS/Azure/GCP-based deployments.
Lead performance, resiliency, and reliability testing.
Drive containerized and Kubernetes-based test strategy.
Partner with SRE teams on SLO/SLA validation.
Mentor senior QA engineers and SDETs.
Influence architecture decisions from a quality standpoint.
Lead quality reviews for major releases and migrations.
Collaborate with global engineering teams.
12–15+ years of experience in Quality Engineering / Test Architecture.
Strong programming skills (Java or Python preferred).
Expertise in:
Selenium / Playwright / Cypress
REST API testing frameworks
CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
Performance testing tools (JMeter, k6)
Docker & Kubernetes
Experience in cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP).
Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps practices.
Experience in large-scale cloud migration validation.
Knowledge of observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana).
Exposure to security and compliance testing.
Experience working with global teams across time zones.
Additional Information
The recruitment process includes online assessments as a first step - we send them via e-mail, please check also your SPAM folder
Work Location: Strategy Chennai office — full-time, Monday to Friday
Skills Required
- 12-15+ years of experience in Quality Engineering / Test Architecture
- Strong programming skills in Java or Python
- Expertise in Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, and REST API testing frameworks
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Understanding of Agile and DevOps practices
Microstrategy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Microstrategy and has not been reviewed or approved by Microstrategy.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards have been expanded globally, increasing the availability of stock as part of total rewards. This broader reach signals a stronger emphasis on equity across locations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave and adoption assistance are provided alongside multi‑week paid vacation, holidays, and sick time. PTO is commonly described as ample, with specifics varying by country and role.
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Retirement Support — A U.S. 401(k) plan with employer match is available, with indications of Roth options in some contexts. This provides a clear baseline of retirement savings support.
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What We Do
MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is a worldwide leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software. A pioneer in the BI and analytics space, MicroStrategy delivers innovative software that empowers people to make better decisions and transform the way they do business. We provide our enterprise customers with world-class software and expert services so they can deploy unique intelligence applications.
