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Employer: Moody's Investors Service, Inc.

Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: 1414 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28203

Duties: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software applications, ensuring thorough coverage of functional requirements, system integration, and regression testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project managers, to gather requirements, clarify specifications, and ensure that quality standards are met throughout the software development lifecycle. Conduct manual and automated testing activities to identify and document defects, inconsistencies, and areas of improvement in software applications. Participate in requirement analysis and design reviews to provide input on testability, usability, and overall software quality. Perform system, integration, performance, and scalability testing to ensure the stability and reliability of software applications under different scenarios and loads. Monitor, track, and report defects and issues using bug tracking systems and follow up on defect resolution and retesting. Collaborate with development teams to investigate and troubleshoot issues, providing detailed information and analysis to support root cause identification and resolution. Mentor and guide junior QA analysts, providing training and support to improve their testing skills and knowledge. Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, new testing methodologies, and emerging technologies, and propose process improvements to enhance the overall quality assurance process. Contribute to the creation and maintenance of test environments, including test data preparation and configuration management. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and provide feedback on usability and user experience aspects of the software application.

Requirements: Requires a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field plus three (3) years of experience as a Software Engineer, QA Engineer, Test Specialist, or in a related position performing manual or automated test engineering. Must have experience with the following: architecting, designing, developing, and implementing solutions to support enhancements and bug fixes in existing and new applications; performing requirements analysis, test planning, strategy and execution, defect tracking, UI quality assurance testing, and release support; conducting negative test scenarios; utilizing agile processes, including SCRUM, and Continuous Build and Integration; working with QA methodologies, publishing test reports, and maintaining QA metrics; working with SQL, BitBucket, Core Java, Javascript, Postgres, Salesforce, Sales Force CPQ, Billing, SOQL, and REST APIs; utilizing testing tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, Python and Cypress; bug tracking systems, such as JIRA or HP ALM; working with QA methodologies, publishing test reports, and maintaining QA metrics; and using build tools, such as Maven or GIT.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $102,669 to $169,000/yr, 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 is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

To apply, please submit resume through careers.moodys.com or via e-mail at hrbox28@moodys.com. Please refer to Job Ref. 11308.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $102,669 - $169,000/yr, 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 is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

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.

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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.

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