About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

Senior Quality Engineer (Quality Assurance (QA) Lead)

The QA Lead communicates and leads testing activities within PEOPLE, LEGAL, RISK & COMPLIANCE TECHNOLOGY. The QA Lead interacts with the QA Manager, internal and external (vendor) Development Leads, development and QA teams, IT management and business partners. He/she directly manages the internal QA staff, works directly in testing as needed and works with remote / offshore development and QA teams.

• Acts as the single point of contact for testing related activities in a process area or work stream. Ensures adequate test resource coverage and facilities. Helps business partners and development team(s) design testability and supportability into requirements.

• Leads the design and creation of the overall Test Strategy, Test Plans Test Scenarios/Cases and Test Scripts for testing project/activity. Facilitates design, building and executing the Systems Integration Testing (SIT); User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Ensures that the QA team completes testing deliverables on time with quality.

• Identifies and escalates testing issues; defect show-stoppers; impact of defects on customers; and risk of specific software changes.

• Actively works with teams to complete root cause analysis (RCA) to proactively improve processes, reduce risk, eliminate defects, and show stoppers.

• Prepares and presents reports, communications and quality assurance training materials, providing recommendations for actions necessary to achieve desired results.

• Trains, supports, and mentors individual QA team members on tools, techniques, policies, procedures, standards, and methodologies.

• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skill.

• Prepares software quality metrics and periodic reports, and Dashboard of team activities and results.

• High standards of confidentiality; ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and trust.

• Coordinate with QA team to track the execution status communicate to project leadership team and raise risks along with mitigation plan.

• Participates in team and design reviews to ensure deadlines are met and standards are followed.

• Enables successful delivery of project, program, and work intake initiatives.

• Design and develop automation/performance solutions that meet organization standards and build reliable, reusable, and maintainable automated regression suites.

• Participate actively in functional, system and regression testing activities.

Minimum and Preferred Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems or equivalent.

• 5+ years of relevant QA experience.

• Excellent understanding of QA and testing methodologies, best practices.

• Excellent Analytical and communication skills are essential, with strong verbal and writing proficiencies.

• Proficient with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies like Agile, QA methodologies, defect management system, and documentation.

• 3+ years of experience as an Automation QA Tester.

• Knowledge of HR and payroll processes, regulations, and compliance is a plus.

• Hands-on Experience in one or more modules of Workday including Core HCM, Security is a plus.

• Strong experience in MS Excel is a plus.

• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage complex testing and data.

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://www.spglobal.com/en/careers/our-culture/

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.

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 297767

Posted On: 2024-03-26

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India