Associate Director, Quality Engineering

About the Role : 12

The Team :

As a Quality Engineering - Lead , you'll be an integral part of our collaborative, agile testing team. You'll 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 We're 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 :

Bachelor's 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

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

What's In It For You

Our Mission :

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values :

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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.

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Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global :

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged 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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Skills Required

Aws, Java