Director Software Development Engineer in Test

S&P Global

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Work type
On-site
Location
Princeton, NJ · New York, NY
Posted
22 days ago
Closes
May 15, 2027

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About S&P Global

S&P Global delivers Essential Intelligence® that shapes decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead.

S&P Global currently has 25 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Director Software Development Engineer in Test

This Director-level role leads the Enginuity-X team within the S&P Global Ratings Engineering organization, focusing on advancing automation, performance, security, AI, usability, and accessibility to accelerate innovation and strengthen resilience. The position requires setting a forward-looking strategy for Quality Engineering, leading transformation at scale, and operating with executive presence to influence senior leaders across Product, Architecture, Delivery, and Engineering. Key responsibilities include translating strategic vision into measurable impact through roadmaps and outcomes that improve efficiency and quality, providing thought leadership in modern quality engineering, and building high-performing teams. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in SDET with a strong track record in leading Quality Engineering organizations, hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks, cloud platforms, and secure engineering practices, and expertise in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and SQL.

What you'll do

  • Set the enterprise vision for Quality Engineering, defining strategies to enhance product quality and delivery speed.
  • Lead large-scale transformation by shaping operating models and governance for Engineering Excellence across the organization.
  • Provide thought leadership in modern quality engineering practices, influencing organizational direction on automation and AI-driven testing.
  • Elevate engineering productivity by embedding quality within CI/CD processes, improving release readiness and reliability.
  • Champion enterprise-grade quality standards, ensuring compliance with performance, security, usability, and accessibility requirements.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years experience in Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET), including senior leadership roles.
  • Proven track record of building and leading modern Quality Engineering organizations enhancing delivery speed, quality, resilience, and business performance.
  • Strong executive presence with credibility to engage senior leaders and align diverse stakeholders for enterprise transformation.
  • Demonstrated strategic and thought leadership across automation, performance, security, AI/ML, usability, and accessibility.
  • Hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks, cloud platforms, observability tools, and secure engineering practices.
  • Exceptional communication skills to shape narratives and influence executive, business, and technical audiences.

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