Director Software Development Engineer in Test

Director Software Development Engineer in Test

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Grade Level (for internal use): 13

S&P Global Ratings – Director Software Development Engineer in Test

The role:

Lead the Enginuity-X team (Engineering Excellence) within the S&P Global Ratings Engineering organization. Drive strategic Quality Engineering (QE) transformation, aligning automation, performance, security, AI, and usability with business outcomes. As a key enabler of Engineering Excellence, partner horizontally across delivery ARTs, working with cross‑functional areas to deliver quality at scale.

• Define and implement enterprise‑wide automation frameworks integrated with CI/CD pipelines for scalability and maintainability.
• Establish standards and frameworks for performance, reliability, and scalability testing.
• Drive secure engineering practices, including security testing, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments.
• Build capabilities for observability, resilience, data integrity validation, and regulatory compliance.
• Advance agentic AI platforms for predictive and autonomous testing, leveraging ML for defect prediction and risk‑based testing.
• Lead and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Partner with Product, Architecture, and Delivery leaders to embed quality practices into engineering workflows.
• Define KPIs and quality metrics to measure automation, performance, and security effectiveness; report outcomes to senior leadership.
• Develop career paths, training programs, and certification strategies to build future‑ready QE talent.
• Champion inclusive product experiences by promoting usability and accessibility standards.

• 15+ years in Software Development Engineering (SDET), including 5+ years in strategic leadership.
• Expertise in automation frameworks, performance testing, AI/ML platforms, usability engineering, and accessibility standards.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, Type Script, SQL, and scripting languages.
• Experience with observability tools (Splunk, ELK, Grafana), test data management, and analytics platforms.
• Strong background in security testing and secure engineering practices.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure, containerization tools, and IaC (Terraform/ARM).
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations, masking, and anonymization techniques.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and communicate effectively across technical and business domains.

• Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, telecom).
• Exposure to AI/ML model testing and data observability.
• Certifications in Azure, Data Engineering, or Quality Engineering frameworks.

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

Base salary range: $135,000 – $190,000. Final salary will be based on location and experience. Eligible for an annual incentive plan and S&P Global benefits. For more information on benefits, .

At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst‑driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that aid decision‑making. We deliver independent opinions on creditworthiness to help businesses, governments, and institutions navigate the economic landscape.

• Health & Wellness:
  Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime:
  Generous time off.
• Continuous Learning:
  Access to resources for career growth.
• Invest in Your Future:
  Competitive pay, retirement planning, and educational support.
• Family Friendly Perks:
  Benefits for partners and children.
• Beyond the Basics:
  Retail discounts, referral incentives, and more.

S&P Global is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. Only electronic job submissions will be considered.

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