Associate QA 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

• Strong programming and test automation experience using Java or Python, with hands-on experience designing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks.
• Strong experience in backend testing and API automation, including REST APIs, microservices, database validation, and SQL-based testing.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Rest Assured, Selenium, Robot Framework, PyTest, Postman, or similar technologies.
• Experience testing applications in AWS or Microsoft Azure environments, with exposure to distributed, cloud-native, and microservices-based applications.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, test strategy, and quality engineering practices, with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks for backend services, APIs, and cloud-based applications.
• Build and execute API and backend automation using Java or Python and frameworks such as Rest Assured, PyTest, Robot Framework, or similar tools.
• Validate REST APIs, microservices, database integrations, and data integrity using functional and SQL-based testing.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to improve test coverage, accelerate feedback, and support reliable releases.
• Test applications deployed in AWS or Azure environments and collaborate with Engineering, DevOps, and Product teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Contribute to test strategy, automation coverage, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

About the Team

You will join a collaborative engineering team focused on delivering reliable, scalable, and high-quality cloud-based applications. Working closely with Engineering, DevOps, and Product teams, you will help embed quality throughout the development lifecycle through modern automation and continuous testing practices.
The team works with cloud, microservices, automation, and AI-enabled technologies, providing opportunities to strengthen SDET capabilities while contributing to modern, scalable technology solutions.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is Rs1,287,300.00 - Rs2,156,250.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for a completion bonus. Moody’s also offers insurance and a discounted employee stock purchase plan for limited duration employees.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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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.