S&P Global Ratings
Finance
DirectorSoftwareDevelopmentEngineerinTest
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“Director Software Development Engineer in Test at S&P Global Ratings. Skills: Quality Engineering, Leadership, Automation, AI/ML. Set enterprise vision for Quality Engineering. Define forward-looking strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance automation; Advance performance; Advance security; Advance AI; Advance usability; Advance accessibility; Accelerate innovation; Strengthen resilience; Create lasting business value; Elevate engineering capability; Reduce delivery risk; Strengthen product quality; Accelerate delivery; Advance business performance; Improve efficiency; Improve resilience; Improve quality at scale; Elevate engineering productivity; Improve release readiness; Enable faster delivery; Enable more dependable delivery; Champion enterprise-grade quality standards; Improve operational efficiency; Reduce risk; Demonstrate transformation progress; Enhance customer experience; Strengthen enterprise resilience; Support long-term growth
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years of experience in Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET), 5+ years in senior leadership roles with responsibility for enterprise-scale transformation, Proven record of building and leading modern Quality Engineering organizations, executive presence, strategic leadership, thought leadership, Track record of translating bold vision into execution, Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, Hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks, Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, Hands-on experience with observability tools, Hands-on experience with secure engineering practices, Technical foundation in languages such as Java, Technical foundation in languages such as Python, Technical foundation in languages such as JavaScript, Technical foundation in languages such as TypeScript, Technical foundation in languages such as SQL, Experience building high-performing teams, Experience developing future leaders, Experience shaping organizational capability at scale, Knowledge of data privacy, Knowledge of compliance, Knowledge of risk management practices
Nice to Have
Experience in regulated industries, Exposure to AI/ML model testing, Exposure to data observability, Certifications in Azure, Certifications in Data Engineering, Certifications in Quality Engineering frameworks
What You'll Do.
Set enterprise vision for Quality Engineering
Define forward-looking strategy
Lead transformation at scale
Shape operating model
Shape execution approach
Operate with executive presence
Influence senior leaders
Translate strategic vision into measurable impact
Provide thought leadership
Elevate engineering productivity
Improve release readiness
Enable faster delivery
Champion enterprise-grade quality standards
Build high-performing teams
Inspire high-performing teams
Attract exceptional talent
Foster culture of innovation
Foster culture of accountability
Foster culture of continuous improvement
Define success through business outcomes
Position Quality Engineering as differentiator
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Influence senior leaders across Product, Architecture, Delivery, and Engineering; Align priorities; Secure commitment; Drive change; Collaborate in close partnership with each other and customers
Communication Scope
Exceptional written communication skills; Exceptional verbal communication skills; Shape narratives; Influence executive audiences; Influence business audiences; Influence technical audiences
Process & Methodology
Roadmaps, Investment priorities
Full Job Description
# **About the Role:** **Grade Level (for internal use):** 13 **The Team:** This Director-level role leads the **Enginuity -X team (Engineering Excellence)** within the S&P Global Ratings Engineering organization. It is a distinctive opportunity for a transformational leader to define the future of enterprise Quality Engineering by advancing automation, performance, security, AI, usability, and accessibility in ways that accelerate innovation, strengthen resilience, and create lasting business value. As a leader in **Engineering Excellence** , you will shape strategy and execution across delivery ARTs and senior stakeholders, serving as a visible catalyst for enterprise transformation. This role calls for **executive presence** , **strategic vision** , and **thought leadership** to elevate engineering capability, reduce delivery risk, and position Quality Engineering as a defining driver of customer trust, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. **Key Responsibilities** * **Set the enterprise vision for Quality Engineering** , defining a forward-looking strategy that strengthens product quality, accelerates delivery, and advances business performance. * **Lead transformation at scale** by shaping the operating model, governance, and execution approach for Engineering Excellence across the organization. * **Operate with executive presence** and influence senior leaders across Product, Architecture, Delivery, and Engineering to align priorities, secure commitment, and drive change. * **Translate strategic vision into measurable impact** through roadmaps, investment priorities, and outcomes that improve efficiency, resilience, and quality at scale. * **Provide thought leadership** in modern quality engineering, shaping the organization’s direction across automation, AI-driven testing, performance, security, resilience, and observability. * **Elevate engineering productivity and confidence** by embedding quality deeply within CI/CD, improving release readiness, a
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