QA Automation Lead

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Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Automation Lead to join our Business Functional UAT. The ideal candidate will be responsible for automating a wide range of testing use cases, including, sanity, smoke, regression and performance testing and also building & automating test cases & pipeline for new features, bugs fixes, products & platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of automation frameworks, testing methodologies, and a passion for improving testing efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills and Competencies

• Experience: 5–8 years in QA automation implementation, with a strong track record of independently driving QA automation strategies and execution across business-critical applications.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in automation tools such as Selenium, Tricentis “Tosca”, TestComplete or Cypress and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).
• Desirable: Exposure to AI-driven QA tools or frameworks (e.g., Testim, Mabl, Functionize) is preferred, especially for scaling intelligent test automation.
• Additional: Strong scripting skills in languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript, and experience integrating automation into UAT workflows from a business perspective.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Excellent Communication & problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the automation efforts within the Business Functional User Acceptance Testing [UAT] group, focusing on automating existing & new features for sanity, smoke, regression, and performance testing for Research platforms & products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand testing requirements and develop comprehensive automation strategies.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to ensure high-quality software releases with effective guardrails.
• Identify and implement best practices for test automation, including the selection of appropriate tools and technologies.
• Continuously monitor and improve the performance of automated test suites to ensure they are efficient and reliable.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members on automation tools, best practices and techniques.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and work with the development team to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in test automation and incorporate them into the testing process.

About the team

By joining the Business Functional User Acceptance Testing team, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the quality and reliability of Research platforms used by Moody’s Ratings. Our team ensures that every product enhancement and bug fix is rigorously tested and validated before reaching production—minimizing risk, preventing disruptions, and ensuring business continuity of our platforms for end users.You will contribute directly to the integrity of our ratings process by identifying and resolving issues early, enabling timely and accurate delivery of enhancements that support analysts, reviewers, and business users globally. Your work will help reduce manual testing efforts through smart automation, allowing the team to scale quality assurance across applications and focus on strategic improvements.

If you are passionate about quality, eager to drive innovation in testing, and want to make a meaningful impact on Moody’s ability to deliver trusted Research, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to maintain Moody’s reputation as the agency of choice through excellence in business testing and operational resilience.

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.