Associate Director, Quality Engineering

About the Role :

Grade Level (for internal use) :

12

The Team :

As a Quality Engineering Lead youll be an integral part of our collaborative agile testing team. Youll work closely with product managers UI / UX designers developers and fellow engineers to bring innovative ideas to life and deliver high-quality bug free software solutions.

We foster an open inclusive environment where all perspectives are valued. Our team is focused on driving innovation leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies and maximizing engineering efficiency . We prioritize clean architecture real-time performance and data quality.

What Were Looking For :

Experienced automation leader who can design and implement comprehensive QA automation strategies that align with business goals and enhance overall product quality. This includes defining and implementing test automation strategy including roadmaps tools frameworks approach quality metrics testing methodologies and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Expertise in identifying potential risks in the software development lifecycle and implementing proactive measures to mitigate them ensuring high-quality outputs and reducing time-to-market.

Strong experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and feedback ensuring that QA strategies are effectively communicated and aligned with stakeholder expectations.

Ability to establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for QA processes using data-driven insights to refine testing strategies and improve team performance.

Core Technical Qualifications :

Design develop and maintain robust test automation frameworks for API UI and system integration layers.

Strong hands-on experience in Java / Java Script programming languages.

Strong experience in UI automation tools / frameworks (e.g. Selenium Cypress Playwright).

Hands-on experience with API testing tools / frameworks (e.g. Postman Rest Assured SoapUI).

Hands-on e xperience with MS SQL Server as well as NoSQL technologies like Cosmos DB.

Integrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines collaborate closely with DevOps teams.

Leverage IaC tools like Terraform CloudFormation or Ansible for test environment provisioning and configuration management.

Familiarity with modern cloud platforms particularly AWS or equivalent .

Demonstrated experience using AI-enhanced development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot Replit AI ChatGPT Amazon CodeWhisperer or any equivalent ) to discover bugs automate repetitive tasks and speed up testing cycles.

Comfortable applying AI / ML concepts (even at a basic level) to optimize workflows and test strategies perform intelligent data analysis or support decision-making within the product.

Familiarity with prompt engineering LLM-assisted testing or using AI to automate documentation code scans or monitoring.

Education & Experience :

Bachelors degree in computer science Software Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

1 2 -15 years of overall automation testing experience with deep expertise in t esting a utomation frameworks tools and modern software testing practices.

Soft Skills :

Lead QA activities across multiple projects ensuring timely and high-quality deliveries.

Strong problem-solving skills with a growth mindset and openness to AI-powered innovation.

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Capable of managing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced continuously evolving environment.

Collaborate with product managers developers and other QA team members to ensure test coverage and quality.

Additional Preferred Qualifications :

Proven experience in testing large-scale distributed systems in a cloud environment.

Background in testing Windows-based production systems network configurations and server performance in the cloud.

Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell Bash Python) bonus if paired with AI-based infrastructure tools.

AWS certification or similar credentials are a plus.

Experience explaining technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience using AI to accelerate DevOps CI / CD pipelines or observability tooling is a major advantage.

Why Join Us

Were at the forefront of a technology transformation not only adopting AI-first thinking across our engineering organization but actively building with it. Youll be empowered to push boundaries embrace automation and shape the future of full stack development in a hybrid human-AI environment.

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 andmake decisions with conviction.

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Our Mission :

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People :

Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were 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 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. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values :

Integrity Discovery Partnership

Throughout our history the worlds 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 cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed 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 : Its 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

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At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills experience and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness transparency and merit ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration we drive innovation and power global markets.

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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.

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Go,Lean,Management Experience,React,Node.js,Operations Management,Project Management,Research & Development,Software Development,Team Management,GraphQL,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1