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S&P Global Associate Director, SQA Engineering in Hyderabad, India
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
12
As a QA Manager, you will make a key contribution provide expertise in the design, development, and operation of test automation and in building innovative solutions to test applications across Web/RestAPI/Services platforms and framing efficient data validations. Your challenge will be reducing the “time to market” for products without compromising quality, by leveraging automation and innovation. You will use a wide range of technologies and can interact with different internal teams. A good understanding of BDD and financial background is preferable as the individual will liaise with technology leads, development teams, Business Analysts, Product Development, Product Managers, Operations and application support teams. This role presents an excellent opportunity to be part of an agile team based out of India, collaborating with colleagues across multiple regions globally, with a strong focus on delivering value through self-service.
What’s in it for you:
Working with a team of highly skilled, ambitious, and result-oriented professionals.
Using a wide range of cutting-edge technology to innovate while testing.
An ever-challenging environment to hone your existing skills in Automation, performance, service layer testing, SQL scripting etc.
A great opportunity to think and execute like a developer while performing the role of QA.
Being a part of an organization which values ‘Culture of Urgency’ and ‘Shift Left’ approaches.
A plenty of skill building, knowledge sharing, and innovation opportunities.
Building a fulfilling career with a global financial technology company.
Responsibilities:
Develop, design and strategize test planning, test execution for the allocated products and ensure proper implementation of QA processes (functional and automation).
Conceptualize solutions, present & deliver.
Lead and manage the QA team in ensuring the quality of software products through comprehensive testing strategies and methodologies.
Aid in the development of new products, services, or technologies
Understand technology processes and initiatives and guide scrum teams with implementation
Understand test automation framework and guide teams to build test automation coverage for allocated products
Mentor and guide identified QA resources
Has advanced knowledge of QA /technology processes and product knowledge.
Solve a range of routine to complex problems and determine possible solutions, weighing the costs and benefits
Provide solutions to various technology problems with minimal oversight for the allocated products working with scrum teams
Collaborate with team members within allocated teams and outside independently and resolve problems
Work within own team and other teams, provide guidance as needed
Network with senior internal and external personnel in area of expertise
Contribute to the achievement of team objectives
Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation
Follows Agile best practices and adheres to the Scrum framework
Identifies and escalates risks to the Scrum Master (or manager and other stakeholders as needed)
Develops a standard method for QA by articulating and mitigating quality risks for sprints and releases
Leverages agile metrics data and provides insight and guidance
Document test results and lead defect management
Produce status reports and metrics related to the testing process
What We’re Looking For
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of software testing experience in all phases of testing including test planning, test execution and test closure.
Excellent understanding of QA and testing methodologies, best practices
5+ Years of experience with Leadership/Team management activities.
5+ years of experience as an Automation QA Tester
5+ years of experience creating, maintaining, and executing automation tests utilizing tools such as Java, C#, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber etc.
3+ Years of in-depth knowledge in SQL for data manipulation, querying, and validation.
6+ Years of experience in Agile processes (Scrum preferred)
5+ years of experience of working with REST service and understanding of SOA architecture.
3+ years of experience of API Automation.
Experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks preferred.
Exposure to distributed source control systems such as Git.
Exposure of DevOps techniques and configuration preferred.
Experience with test data management techniques.
Experience with change management and defect tracking tools
A great problem-solver with a knack to crack toughest challenges
Excellent interpersonal skills and written communications
High standards of confidentiality; ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and trust
Zeal to be domain expert and learn new technologies
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS and experience of testing micro-services, containers, Dockers is preferred
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication skills
Analytical and data-driven thought process
Project and Resource management aptitude
Collaborative mindset
Persuasion and Negotiation skills
Skills Appreciated:
Experience with Capital Markets domain
Experience in Gen AI assisted high code development and prompt engineering using GitHub Copilot is a plus
AWS Cloud experience is desirable
About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence .
What’s In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.
202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 299704
Posted On: 2024-04-12
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India