Job Description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 11



The Team:

A part of Ratings Technology, the Ratings QA team leads the IT organization in the delivery of trusted quality to our users. From a foundation of disciplined processes, QA seeks out innovative testing solutions, reliable & transparent test execution, and aspires towards continuous improvement in achieving top quality. In close partnership with Product Management and Product Engineering, QA team members help drive quality accountability, and work to ensure our end users receive reliable, stable, defect free products, which help confidently execute our business and elevate our products.



The Impact:

As an S&P Global Ratings QA Strategic Lead, you will partner with equivalent level Product Management and Product Engineering peers to lead the successful delivery of a defined product portfolio for our internal and external customers. The role focusses on developing effective product strategy roadmaps, managing supporting people & processes, and guiding associated projects to successful delivery - with a product-oriented and proactive quality mindset. The QA Strategic Lead is part of the broader Ratings QA organization, but aligned to the Workflow & Controls product portfolio in day-to-day delivery accountability with reporting directly into the Head of Product Engineering QA - Workflow & Controls.



What's in it for you:

Utilizing your industry-proven experience and planning practices to contribute to the assessment of business needs, organizational capabilities, IT investments and insights to design and execute actionable QA strategies and tactical plans, with an awareness of product value realization and customer satisfaction.



You will lead a group of quality assurance engineers, who play a QA leadership role amongst our product Scrum teams, providing them with career and skills growth opportunities and interface with senior executives by facilitating clear communication and leadership surrounding the quality and strategic direction of our products



Help lead our successful delivery, collaborating with both product management and engineering partners to set direction, build consensus, resolve challenges, and create an environment which draws contributions from all participants within and across the portfolios, the scrum teams, and QA community of practice.



Responsibilities:

Lead a defined group of QAs, members of our global scrum teams, in supporting product quality, testing strategy, automation, performance, and resourcing needs, in the delivery of top quality in Workflow & Controls.



Actively participate & advise in the creation and maintenance of overall product roadmaps and the quality assurance direction for both internal and new product systems. Ensuring understanding of domain & technology knowledge amongst team members to effectively support.



Pro-actively review test assets (manual, automated, and performance) and communicates results and suggestions for avoiding failures in test execution or preventable testing gaps.



Provide direction and guidance on reports, communications, and quality assurance training materials and ensure recommendations are aligned with customer/organization needs and capabilities.



Lead the successful delivery of quality assurance efforts on projects; including contributing to and monitoring project plans and budgets.



Supporting our Agile methodology, contribute to the IT product portfolio ownership, including the creation and maintenance of the overall product roadmaps and supporting QA strategy for both existing and new product systems, assuring top quality for all stakeholders.



Define, document and adhere to Agile and QA processes and operational policies by building upon and improving what is already in-place.



Through the adoption of new methodologies, test automation, RPA and other advanced testing methods, provide leadership in certifying applications for our DevOps/CI/CD/CT strategy leading to true cloud native operations for the product portfolio.



Contribute to the evolution and delivery of world class quality assurance operations that are a showcase of process documentation, communication and defect reduction. Promote and drive innovation in technologies, processes, and tools for cutting-edge development.



Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or software engineering preferred.



8+ years of Technology experience within the financial services industry or a regulated industry; 5+ years of leadership experience with a software engineering team, preferably in a product delivery-oriented environment.



Extensive testing on driving TOSCA projects is mandatory.



Hands-on Experience in setting up CT jobs in ADO is mandatory



Demonstrated experience of delivering successful end-to-end quality with complex workflow systems, including test process design, implementation, and governance of quality dimensions spanning UI, web services, and reference databases.



Ability to lead development of strategic plans and operating plans, to grow, enhance quality assurance procedures, processes and transform a product.



Experience with test driven development, testing frameworks (including data testing, service testing, performance testing, load testing etc), test automation and RPA.



Strong analytical thinking, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with strong ability to influence both technology and business partners.



Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree preferred



Experience working with Pega and internal workflow systems, and Tricentis Tosca test automation. Knowledge of UFT, Python, and Selenium automation is beneficial.



Applied experience implementing automated testing in cloud environments in a DevOps/CI/CD based environment where automation is the basis for defect free releases.



Strong knowledge of Agile approaches to software testing and able to define, document and put key Agile principles into practice to test solutions incrementally including continuous testing.



Strong continuous improvement mindset, with demonstrated ability to lead & deliver solutions to complex problems.



About S&P Global Ratings

At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.



For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings



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.



S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy ("the Policy") that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy's requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.



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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.



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.



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Job ID: 291784

Posted On: 2024-07-08

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India