Job Description
S&P Global Ratings
The Role: Lead Software Engineer, Quality Assurance
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 a QA Lead, you will make a key contribution in building solutions to test applications across Web/Windows/API/Services platforms and framing efficient data validations. Your challenge will be reducing the “time to market” for products without compromising quality, by leveraging automation and innovation. You will use a wide range of technologies and can interact with different internal teams
What’s in it for you:
• Working with a team of highly skilled, ambitious, and result-oriented professionals.
• Using a wide range of cutting-edge technology to innovate while testing.
• An ever-challenging environment to hone your existing skills in Automation, performance, service layer testing, SQL scripting etc.
• A great opportunity to think and execute like a developer while performing the role of QA.
• Being a part of an organization which values ‘Culture of Urgency’ and ‘Shift Left’ approaches.
• A plenty of skill building, knowledge sharing, and innovation opportunities.
• Building a fulfilling career with a global financial technology company.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, design and strategize test planning, test execution for the allocated products and ensure proper implementation of QA processes.
• Aid in the development of new products, services, or technologies
• Understand technology processes and initiatives and guide scrum teams with implementation
• Understand test automation framework and guide teams to build test automation coverage for allocated products
• Mentor and guide identified QA resources if needed
• Has advanced knowledge of QA /technology processes and product knowledge.
• Solve a range of routine to complex problems and determine possible solutions, weighing the costs and benefits
• Provide solutions to various technology problems with minimal oversight for the allocated products working with scrum teams
• Collaborate with team members within allocated teams and outside independently and resolve problems
• Work within own team and other teams, provide guidance as needed
• Network with senior internal and external personnel in area of expertise
• Contribute to the achievement of team objectives
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation
• Follows Agile best practices and adheres to the Scrum framework
• Identifies and escalates risks to the Scrum Master (or manager and other stakeholders as needed)
• Develops a standard method for QA by articulating and mitigating quality risks for sprints and releases
• Leverages agile metrics data and provides insight and guidance
• Document test results and lead defect management
• Produce status reports and metrics related to the testing process
What We’re Looking For
Basic Qualifications:
• 6+ years of software testing experience in all phases of testing including test planning ,test execution and test closure
• Excellent understanding of QA and testing methodologies, best practices
• 4+ years of experience in data testing and ETL.
• 2+ years of experience in Big Data testing.
• 3+ years of experience as an Automation QA Tester (creating, maintaining, and executing automation tests)
• 2+ years of experience working with Python Programming Language
• 3+ Years of experience in Agile processes (Scrum preferred)
• 2+ years of experience with cloud technology
• Experience with DevOps integration of automation tools.
• Sound experience using complex SQL to query databases required.
• Sound experience at SQL, SQL Work bench, TOAD
• Good Hands-on in UNIX
• Basic level understanding of HIVE
• Knowledge on Big data Testing
• Experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks preferred.
• Experience with test data management techniques
• Experience with change management and defect tracking tools
• Zeal to be domain expert and learn new technologies
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and written communications
• High standards of confidentiality; ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and trust
• Knowledge of data fabric and data virtualization tools and technique essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in Performance tools like Load runner and Aternity.
Grade/Level ( relevant for internal applicants only ): 10
Location: HYDERABAD, INDIA
About Company Statement:
S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.
S&P Global Ratings offers critical insights for credit, risk and sustainable finance solutions that are essential to translating complexity into clarity, so market participants can uncover opportunities.
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, ****** 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), IFTECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 272235
Posted On: 2026-10-17
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
The Role: Lead Software Engineer, Quality Assurance
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 a QA Lead, you will make a key contribution in building solutions to test applications across Web/Windows/API/Services platforms and framing efficient data validations. Your challenge will be reducing the “time to market” for products without compromising quality, by leveraging automation and innovation. You will use a wide range of technologies and can interact with different internal teams
What’s in it for you:
• Working with a team of highly skilled, ambitious, and result-oriented professionals.
• Using a wide range of cutting-edge technology to innovate while testing.
• An ever-challenging environment to hone your existing skills in Automation, performance, service layer testing, SQL scripting etc.
• A great opportunity to think and execute like a developer while performing the role of QA.
• Being a part of an organization which values ‘Culture of Urgency’ and ‘Shift Left’ approaches.
• A plenty of skill building, knowledge sharing, and innovation opportunities.
• Building a fulfilling career with a global financial technology company.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, design and strategize test planning, test execution for the allocated products and ensure proper implementation of QA processes.
• Aid in the development of new products, services, or technologies
• Understand technology processes and initiatives and guide scrum teams with implementation
• Understand test automation framework and guide teams to build test automation coverage for allocated products
• Mentor and guide identified QA resources if needed
• Has advanced knowledge of QA /technology processes and product knowledge.
• Solve a range of routine to complex problems and determine possible solutions, weighing the costs and benefits
• Provide solutions to various technology problems with minimal oversight for the allocated products working with scrum teams
• Collaborate with team members within allocated teams and outside independently and resolve problems
• Work within own team and other teams, provide guidance as needed
• Network with senior internal and external personnel in area of expertise
• Contribute to the achievement of team objectives
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation
• Follows Agile best practices and adheres to the Scrum framework
• Identifies and escalates risks to the Scrum Master (or manager and other stakeholders as needed)
• Develops a standard method for QA by articulating and mitigating quality risks for sprints and releases
• Leverages agile metrics data and provides insight and guidance
• Document test results and lead defect management
• Produce status reports and metrics related to the testing process
What We’re Looking For
Basic Qualifications:
• 6+ years of software testing experience in all phases of testing including test planning ,test execution and test closure
• Excellent understanding of QA and testing methodologies, best practices
• 4+ years of experience in data testing and ETL.
• 2+ years of experience in Big Data testing.
• 3+ years of experience as an Automation QA Tester (creating, maintaining, and executing automation tests)
• 2+ years of experience working with Python Programming Language
• 3+ Years of experience in Agile processes (Scrum preferred)
• 2+ years of experience with cloud technology
• Experience with DevOps integration of automation tools.
• Sound experience using complex SQL to query databases required.
• Sound experience at SQL, SQL Work bench, TOAD
• Good Hands-on in UNIX
• Basic level understanding of HIVE
• Knowledge on Big data Testing
• Experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks preferred.
• Experience with test data management techniques
• Experience with change management and defect tracking tools
• Zeal to be domain expert and learn new technologies
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and written communications
• High standards of confidentiality; ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and trust
• Knowledge of data fabric and data virtualization tools and technique essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in Performance tools like Load runner and Aternity.
Grade/Level ( relevant for internal applicants only ): 10
Location: HYDERABAD, INDIA
About Company Statement:
S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.
S&P Global Ratings offers critical insights for credit, risk and sustainable finance solutions that are essential to translating complexity into clarity, so market participants can uncover opportunities.
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, ****** 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), IFTECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 272235
Posted On: 2026-10-17
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lead Software Engineer| QA position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Hyderabad offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.