Test Architect

Job title:
Test Architect
Your role:

• Architect and Design: Develop a comprehensive test automation strategy and architecture. create, document and maintain the automation framework, libraries, and tools to support efficient and reliable automated testing.
• Automation Development: Write, review, and maintain automated test scripts using Java, C#, python etc. Ensure the scripts are modular, maintainable, and scalable, covering different levels of testing such as unit, integration, and end-to-end testing. Excellent at BDD, TDD
• Framework Enhancement: Continuously improve the test automation framework by incorporating best practices, industry standards, and emerging technologies. Implement innovative solutions to address complex testing challenges.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, quality assurance, and product teams to understand software requirements, identify testing needs, and provide technical insights. 
• Test Strategy: Contribute to the overall test strategy, test planning, and test case design. Define and prioritize test cases for automation, focusing on maximizing coverage and minimizing risk.
• Code Review: Review automated test scripts written by other team members for quality, efficiency, and adherence to coding standards. Provide constructive feedback and mentor junior automation engineers.
• Continuous Integration: Integrate automated tests into the continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline. Ensure that automated tests run reliably and provide timely feedback.
• Test Execution and Reporting: Execute automated test suites and analyse test results. Investigate and report defects.
• Performance and Scalability Testing(NFR): Integrate performance and scalability tests into the automation framework. Identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Training and Knowledge Sharing: Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate team members on test automation best practices, tools, and techniques. Share knowledge within the organization to promote a culture of quality.

You're the right fit if:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience 10+ years as a Test Automation Engineer, SDET, or similar role, with focus on UI, API, Integration, Unit tests.
• Strong programming skills in Java, C#, Python.
• Strong knowledge in BDD, TDD.
• Strong knowledge in Docker, Kubernetes, AWS
• Experience in software testing or development with good understanding of testing, coding and debugging procedures.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, testing types, and best practices.
• Experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining automated test scripts for web applications.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) concepts and tools.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle), and issue tracking systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies is a plus.
• If you're a passionate Test Automation Architect with a strong background Architecture, eager to lead and contribute to the automation strategy of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of our software quality and delivery processes.

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