Research Associate ( QA Tester)

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. 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 • 1-2 years of experience in QA testing of applications & platforms following manual and automation testing processes. • Knowledge of automation testing tools and agile framework using of Jira and Confluence would be added advantage. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong problem-solving and time management skills, with the capacity to work independently and learn new skills. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively communicate. • Ability to work effectively in a team, manage multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Role & Responsibilities • Engage proactively in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure all business requirements are fulfilled. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective test cases. Assist in creating and maintaining comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test data. • Develop and execute automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency and expand coverage. • Conduct manual testing to detect defects and confirm the functionality of business applications. Document and report defects with detailed information for the development team to facilitate resolution. • Participate in all phases of the testing lifecycle, including planning, execution, and closure. Provide regular updates on testing progress and outcomes to the QA Lead and other stakeholders. • Continuously enhance testing processes and methodologies to ensure the delivery of high-quality software releases. About the team The primary role of the Business Functional UAT Testing team is to ensure that all product enhancements and bug fixes are thoroughly tested and validated before they are deployed to the production environment. This involves a meticulous process of identifying issues, reporting them, and ensuring they are resolved promptly to maintain the highest quality standards. Effective communication and escalation are crucial to our success, as is staying informed about current, new, and resolved issues, including any necessary workarounds. Our commitment to continuous learning and improvement ensures that we deliver high-quality software products that meet the needs of our Ratings & Research global community of users. By joining our team, you will be part of an exciting journey to support the deployment of high-quality Research Content Management products, ensuring timely and accurate releases, and maintaining Moody's reputation as the agency of choice. Your contributions will play a vital role in upholding our standards of excellence and delivering exceptional value to our clients.

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.