Associate Director, Quality Engineering

About the Role Grade Level for internal use 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 experience with MS SQL Server as well as NoSQL technologies like MongoDB or 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 12-15 years of overall automation testing experience with deep expertise in testing automation 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 About S P Global Market Intelligence At S P Global Market Intelligence a division of S P Global we understand the importance of accurate deep and insightful information Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions partnering with customers to expand their perspective operate with confidence and make decisions with conviction For more information visit 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 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accommodation during the application process due to a disability please send an email to and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person US Candidates Only The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - 10 - Officials or Managers EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America IFTECH103 2 - Middle Management Tier II EEO Job Group Job ID 316121 Posted On 2025-08-04 Location Gurgaon Haryana India