Senior Lead Quality Engineer

S&P Global; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global Dow Jones Indices is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to join our Quality Engineering team in a hybrid capacity with options for NYC or Princeton. You will drive automated testing across Web/Windows/Mobile/API services, helping reduce time-to-market while maintaining high quality.

The role emphasizes building scalable test frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI-enhanced testing practices to accelerate test design and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in complete software testing activities.
• Experience with automation tools and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, cases, scripts, and summaries for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts to understand requirements and test scenarios.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform manual testing of web-based and API-based applications, focusing on complex scenarios and edge cases.

Skills

Strong SDLC & STLC understanding

Analytical problem solving

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Java

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

Cucumber

Python

Postman

RestAssured

Linux

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

S&P Dow Jones Indices

The Role: Lead Quality Engineer

The Location: NYC, NY or Princeton, NJ (Hybrid -2 days per week onsite).

The Team:

The Quality Engineering team works in partnership with other Technology Functions and the Business to ensure quality delivery of our products. The team works in a SAFE Agile environment and is located globally. The team is independent in driving all decisions and is responsible for continuously improving customer experience, revenue growth and operations enablement through quick turn-around of development of our products with high quality.

The Impact:

As an SDET, you will make a key contribution in building solutions to test applications across Web/Windows/Mobile/API/Services/Mobile platforms and framing efficient data comparison methods. 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 have the opportunity to 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:

• Be a self-starter; operate independently as part of an agile team, advocate for software testing best practices.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, test scripts and test Summary 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.
• Utilize AI to accelerate test cast development and maintenance

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of experience in complete software testing activities.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and STLC.
• Strong technical proficiency in automation tools and technologies such as Java, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, Python 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 elevate appropriately.
• Experience testing web-based and API-based systems for user experience issues.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• DemonstrateAI fluency byleveragingAI-powered tools and Agentic AI/GenAI assistants to improve test design, test automation, defect analysis, root cause investigation, and overall QE productivity
• Experience with Index/Benchmarks or Asset Management or Portfolio Investment modeling is preferred.
• Experience with Market Data such as Equity, Commodity, Forex, or Options asset classes preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Right to work requirements:

This role is open only for candidates with indefinite right to work within the USA.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhires.

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 Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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 cantake 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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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: [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

US Candidates Only:

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