QA Engineer

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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

• 3 - 5 years of experience in software quality assurance or testing, with experience in financial services preferred software

• Experience testing software used in financial services or banking, to better understand how clients rely on calculations and reports for decisions

• Experience with issue or work tracking software, such as Trello or Jira, to log, track, and report defects clearly

• Experience testing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and Python for unit tests, to confirm data moves reliably between systems

• Hands-on experience performing manual usability and user interface testing, to confirm software is intuitive, accurate, and meets client expectations

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and availability to work United States East Coast hours, to produce clear test documentation and collaborate closely with colleagues in that time zone

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, to identify defects and inconsistencies in complex calculations and workflows

• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or Finance

Responsibilities

Ensure the quality and usability of Asset Liability Management and Budgeting and Profitability software through hands-on testing and clear documentation.

• Execute manual usability and user interface testing of Asset Liability Management and Budgeting and Profitability software to confirm workflows are intuitive, accurate, and meet client needs

• Design, write, and maintain unit tests and Python-based automated test scripts to expand regression coverage and reduce manual effort

• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and supporting documentation that capture scope, expected results, and defects found

• Log, track, and prioritize defects in the issue-tracking system, partnering with developers and product owners to drive timely resolution

• Validate calculations, reports, and outputs against business requirements and expected Interest Rate Risk results to confirm accuracy

• Test Application Programming Interface integrations where applicable to confirm data is exchanged reliably between systems

• Own testing for assigned product areas with minimal supervision, supporting release readiness and communicating quality risks to stakeholders across time zones

• Explore how artificial intelligence tools can improve testing processes and efficiency, applying responsible and ethical use practices

About the Team

The Quality Assurance group supports Moody’s specialization in Asset Liability Management software, ensuring that our Asset Liability Management and Budgeting and Profitability solutions are accurate, reliable, and easy to use for banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions around the world. By testing new releases and enhancements before they reach clients, the team protects the integrity of the analytics that clients rely on to review Interest Rate Risk and make informed balance sheet decisions, and strengthens Moody’s reputation for trusted, high-quality solutions. Based in Costa Rica and working closely with business unit colleagues during United States East Coast hours, the team partners with product management, development, and client-facing colleagues, and is increasingly adopting artificial intelligence tools to improve testing efficiency and quality outcomes.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[salaryMin]] - [[cust_Range75]], 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.

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