Heredia, Costa Rica, Costa Rica Remote (City) Employment

Moody's is hiring a QA Engineer

About the Role

Moody's is looking for a QA Engineer to deliver high-quality testing across HR platforms through both manual and automated methods. This role focuses on complex integration testing, building robust automation frameworks, and leveraging AI tools to enhance testing efficiency.

What You'll Do

  • Define and execute manual and automated test cases, test plans, and test scripts for SAP SuccessFactors, Workday modules, or other internal platforms.
  • Execute integration testing across HR systems to ensure accurate data flow between interconnected platforms.
  • Perform end-to-end testing spanning UI, services, data stores, ETL jobs, and events/queues, validating key HR workflows.
  • Conduct API and backend testing to validate data integrity and system interactions.
  • Create test cases and executions using JIRA (preferably Xray).
  • Document and share knowledge in Confluence.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects.
  • Build and maintain robust test automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript, ensuring code quality and repeatability.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
  • Execute database testing using advanced SQL queries with focus on data mapping, transformations, and calculations.
  • Work closely with development, product, and integration teams to identify issues and drive resolution.
  • Adapt to evolving testing requirements driven by business priorities, providing timely updates and actionable improvement ideas.
  • Leverage AI tools for LLM‑assisted test case generation, automated test data creation, anomaly/defect prediction, self-healing locators, and autonomous test execution.

What We're Looking For

  • 8+ years in SDET roles with deep experience in test automation and complex integration testing within HR platforms.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript) for UI and backend test automation, including exposure to Playwright MCP and self-healing locator concepts.
  • Expertise with GitHub branching strategies, workflow management, pull request reviews, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
  • Experience using GitHub Copilot.
  • Java coding experience with TestNG and Cucumber BDD, with ability to work across JavaScript/TypeScript and Java.
  • Hands-on experience with Workday and/or SAP SuccessFactors.
  • Proficiency in API testing using Postman and automation frameworks, with experience in REST (GraphQL is a plus).
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and exceptional communication and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Advanced SQL skills for database testing and data validation.
  • Experience with JIRA (preferably Xray), Confluence, and Git/GitHub.
  • Work experience with SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Ability to adapt to evolving business priorities and testing requirements.
  • Experience with Excel-based data analysis and reporting.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with performance testing.
  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

Technical Stack

  • Automation: Playwright, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, TestNG, Cucumber BDD
  • Platforms & Tools: Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Postman, REST, GraphQL, JIRA, Xray, Confluence
  • DevOps: GitHub, GitHub Copilot, Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps
  • Database: SQL

Team & Environment

Part of the Corporate Systems team within the Technology Services Group.

Work Mode

This is a local-city position based in our Heredia - East Tower office.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Skills
PlaywrightJavaScriptTypeScriptJavaTestNGCucumber BDDGitHubGitHub CopilotCI/CDSDETTest AutomationIntegration TestingHR Platforms
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Moody's

A global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, advancing AI to move from insight to action. The company decodes risk to unlock opportunity, helping clients navigate uncertainty.

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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category qa_testing
Posted 14 days ago