Asst Dir-QA Automation Engineer

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. Skills and Competencies: Technical Proficiency Required: Strong technical skills in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and testing tools including Cypress, TypeScript, Postman, Jest, and Jira. Must effectively apply these skills to design, develop, test, and maintain automated testing solutions that ensure software quality and reliability Test Automation Experience Required: Demonstrated experience in writing and executing complex test cases and test scripts, with proficiency in end-to-end, API, and performance/load testing methodologies. Required to improve testing efficiency, consistency, and coverage across the software development lifecycle. Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills Required: Strong analytical abilities to break down complex software problems into manageable components and devise effective testing solutions through critical and strategic thinking. Essential for identifying root causes of defects and ensuring comprehensive test coverage Attention to Detail Required: Sharp observational skills and curiosity to thoroughly test features and identify potential bugs before release. Must understand feature implementation and maintain a meticulous testing approach to catch edge cases and ensure quality standards are met Collaboration and Communication Skills Required: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders including developers, product managers, and other QA team members. Required for successful coordination of testing efforts and clear reporting of quality metrics and issues DevOps and CI/CD Knowledge Preferred: Familiarity with source/version control systems such as Git and AWS CI/CD pipelines. Preferred to support integration of automated testing into deployment processes and enhance overall development workflow efficiency AWS Serverless Experience Preferred: Our products extensively utilize AWS serverless services, including Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch, Step Functions, EventBridge, and more. A strong understanding of these AWS technologies is highly beneficial for troubleshooting and designing first-class automation frameworks AI Experience Preferred: Good understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use Education Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Business, Economics, or equivalent experience