Assistant Director, QA Engineer

Moody's is a developmental culture where we value candidates who are willing to grow. So, if you are excited about this opportunity but don't meet every single requirement, please apply! You may be a perfect fit for this role or other open roles.Moody's is a global integrated risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions.At Moody's, we're taking action. We're hiring diverse talent and providing underrepresented groups with equitable opportunities in their careers. We're educating, empowering and elevating our people, and creating a workplace where each person can be their true selves, reach their full potential and thrive on every level. Learn more about our DE&I initiatives, employee development programs and view our annual DE&I Report at moodys.com/diversity As a member of the QA Team:Design, write, execute and maintain manual and automated testsAssist in the design and implementation of a maintainable and robust test automation frameworkAssist with clarification of functional and non-functional requirementsUse bug tracking systems to submit, track and manage defectsAnalyse the results of tests of that you have performed and provide meaningful reports to project teamMaintain software testing artefacts e.g. Test Plans, Test Strategy, Test Evidence, Test CasesWork with other testers and key stakeholders to ensure coverage for each software releaseWork closely with Developers, Product Managers, Business Analysts and Project ManagersAssist with the analysis of story level requirementsTrack and ensure coverage for each software releaseMentor less experienced team membersPerform functional and non-functional testing (manual and automated)Perform exploratory and regression testing to ensure quality of projectsSupport and maintain software testing documents in knowledge management systemPerform code and document reviewsAs a member of assigned Scrum Team:Aim to meet release dates as agreed, raising risks that impact the dates or quality of the delivery in a timely manner through the appropriate channels - escalating them if appropriateEnsure that the Test Strategy is implemented as required to deliver objectives that are agreedEnsure Test objectives are communicated, planned for and added to releases where possible including investigation and automation timeEnsure time for training is incorporated into Release scheduleEncourage and support the definition and adherence to the teams playbookEnsure that your available capacity is clear and communicated to relevant PMO and Stream lead on a regular basisActively participate in team meetingsTools/Technologies:Visual Studio, GitTeam City, Octopus, GitHubJIRAC#, .NET, typescript, html, Selenium (C#), CypressSkills and ExperienceAble to work well within the constructs of an Agile process, including SCRUM, Continuous Build, Integration, and Test etc.Experience in testing web based and/or desktop applications and Cloud servicesAbility to handle multiple projects concurrently or lead QA on a projectExcellent verbal and written communications skillsAble to work well within a team and challenge the status quoAble to work alone and deliver quality solutions on timeStrong analytical and diagnostic skills as well as attention to detailCritical thinking skills to analyse system requirements for ambiguities and discrepanciesStrong understanding of the QA processes and all stages of the SDLCAptitude for thinking outside the box to develop thorough test plans, test scenarios, test cases and test scriptsAbility to investigate a defect, isolate its probable cause, provide a reliable method for reproducing it and record the issue in a Bug tracking system accuratelyProgramming experience particularly C#, typescript is a plusStrong web test automation experience using Selenium (C#) and/or Cypress (demonstrable)Strong API test automation experience using C# (demonstrable)Able to implement and/or configure and maintain test automation frameworksExperience in Git and GitHub, TeamCity is a plusExperience in JIRA (Board) or Azure DevOps (Board)Desired Qualifications/Skills:Relevant QA experience (5+ years)Undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g., Bachelor's degree in science)Strong Mathematical backgroundExperience leading test plan developmentStrong understanding of QA testing tools and environmentsKnowledge of a wide range of QA methodologiesDatabase testing skillsISTQB Foundation (or equivalent) certificate is a plusAnnual base salary gross:£88,600.00 Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate's qualifications, skills, and competencies. The salary is one component of Moody's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include the following: Medical, Personal Accident, Life Insurance and Time Off.Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.For more information on the Securities Trading Program, please refer to the STP Quick Reference guide on ComplianceNet Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee's tenure with Moody's.
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