Automation Tester

**About the Role**:
**Grade Level (for internal use)**: 09
**The Team**:
The Software QA Engineer's focus on proving product quality by displaying functional elements meet the project’s definition of done. Through close interaction with all members of the Development Team each QA Engineer will work to elevate the NM/LRD product suite’s quality using their QA experience and intrinsic curiosity. This position requires an individual to have a strong knowledge of automation with performance testing experience and a passion for technology to successfully work in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
**The Impact**:
This is a great time to be joining a truly global team on a great technology journey. This is a great product covering multi-asset classes in both a pre/post-trade capacity with real-time reporting functionality.
If you want to be an integral part of this forward-thinking team with a drive to succeed and the opportunity to enhance your development career and expand your technical skill sets, then this is the role for you.
Your challenge will be reducing the “time to market” for products without compromising quality, by using innovation and technical skills.
**What’s in it for you**:
Be a part of an industry leading, Fortune 500 company
Be a part of “GREAT PLACE TO WORK” Certified firm
Be a part of a ‘People First’ organization that Values Partnership, Integrity, and Discovery to Accelerate Progress
Develop and deliver industry-leading software solutions using cutting-edge technologies and the latest toolsets.
Plenty of training and development programs that support continuous learning and skill enhancement.
Build a fulfilling career with a truly global and leading provider of financial market intelligence, data, and analytics. Responsibilities
Knowledge of Automation Frameworks like Data-driven and keyword-driven, hands-on experience in Selenium-based automation, and good knowledge of different programming languages like C# and Python.
Proven understanding of SDLC, CI/CD, and Agile/Scrum
Experience in testing Web services, and APIs and should have exposure to tools like Postman/ReadyAPI
Should be we ll versed in writing SQL joins and Group-by-clauses.
Ability to understand functional specifications from the business perspective and design appropriate acceptance tests.
Thorough understanding of test principles such as smoke, functional (black box/white box), and user acceptance.
Experience and working knowledge of tools such as Azure DevOps.
Ability to analyze defects and spot trends.
Exhibits excellent technical troubleshooting ability.
Conduct various types of Performance Test Execution, such as Load Tests, according to the stated requirements. Competency in managing testing for highly integrated systems with multiple dependencies and moving parts. Analyse results, create reports and communicate with stakeholders.
Thorough understanding of performance test life cycle concepts. Review design documentation from a performance perspective.
Responsible for understanding the delivery approach and strategic initiatives to define appropriate test strategies and approaches. Investigate, design, and present solutions to the team.
Create performance test plans and communications. Understand business scenarios in depth to define workload modeling for different scenarios and collaborate with the team to identify/script. What We’re Looking For:
3-8 years experience in software testing and testing methodologies
Degree in Computer Science/IT or equivalent stream or course
Hands-on experience with Integration Tools like Team City / Jenkins is a plus
**Services**: Azure DevOps, Amazon Web Services
**Tools**: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows, ReadyAPI, Postman, Jmeter, Loadrunner, BlazeMeter
Experience in development tools and languages a plus
Basic knowledge of cloud computing platforms like AWS a big plus
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.
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 curios