Sr. Qa Engineer

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst –S&P Dow Jones Indices

S&P Dow Jones Indices is seeking Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst to be a key player in planning, preparation and execution of tests for core application team. This role requires a seasoned QA analyst who works effectively, both independently as well as collaboratively, in a team environment. The candidate must be a delivery-focused person with financial applications experience and skills.

The candidate will assist with creating and executing test cases, automation of tests, gather test metrics, do deployments in the QA environment, co-ordinate production deployments and release planning.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure thorough coverage of software functionalities, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to understand requirements, identify test scenarios, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Utilize strong technical expertise in automation tools and technologies to design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
• Proficient in performing manual testing of web-based and API-based applications with focus on complex scenarios and edge cases, to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Analyze and troubleshoot issues, defects, and discrepancies, documenting and tracking them to resolution using issue tracking systems.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries for data validation and verification.
• Provide technical support and guidance to stakeholders regarding QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, and incorporating relevant knowledge into QA practices.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and STLC.
• Strong technical proficiency in automation tools and technologies such as Java, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber etc.
• In-depth knowledge of SQL for data manipulation, querying, and validation.
• Experience with API-based testing tools such as Postman and RestAssured.
• Experience with Linux operating systems command-line tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in supporting test strategy activities, particularly in the integration of multiple applications and systems.
• Demonstrated skill to proactively resolve issues and escalate appropriately.
• Experience testing web-based and API-based systems for user experience issues.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Experience with Index/Benchmarks or Asset Management or Portfolio Investment modeling.
• Experience with Market Data such as Equity, Forex, or Options asset classes preferred.

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices

At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.

S&P Dow Jones Indices 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/spdji.

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.
 

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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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