Test Architect (Hybrid)

DMS Vision•Frisco, AL

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is seeking a Test Architect in our Dallas, TX Corporate Office. This role will work with members of the application development, product management, QA teams to ensure delivery of high-quality applications and reporting to Sr. Manager QA. The Test Architect is the think tank of QA Process and Technology. The Test Architect must have hands-on experience and be able to deliver solutions for QA Projects, Frameworks, Environment Scaling, Automation, Performance, Strategy, AI, and QA Roadmaps.

Requirements

12+ years of relevant experience in Development, Test Automation, Performance Architecture.
Minimum 6 years of experience in Test Automation.
Minimum 3 years' experience in Test architect role.
Minimum 3 years of development experience.
Good experience in Designing Automation Frameworks for UI, Mobile, Performance.
Deep understanding of Data validation frameworks, Automation frameworks, Performance Frameworks.
Strong Understanding of REST and demonstrated automation experience with REST APIs testing.
Hands-on experience with languages: (Java, Java Script).
Should be knowledgeable on Selenium, Playwright, Postman, REST Assured, K6, Grafana.
Strong knowledge of iOS and Android platforms/mobile automation.
Strong knowledge on Performance engineering and Performance testing.
Experience in Implementing CI/CD practices with tools like Jenkins, Azure Dev ops.
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following technologies: containers (e.g., Docker), container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
Experience in test systems design, architecture, and frameworks.
Experience in functional/business requirement decomposition to build test strategy and plan.
Suggest improvements in improving automation coverage and service improvements.
Worked in a fast-paced Agile development environment.
Perform test readiness and operational readiness review activities.
Strong problem-solving Skills, verbal communication skills, written skills, Strong analytical skills, QA bend of mind, capable of breaking robust software.
Works independently under minimal direction with strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Provide thought leadership in test automation.

Responsibilities

Plan and develop automated testing processes, procedures, and scripts, support automated testing tools and governance.
Develop effective Web/Mobile Test Frameworks for UI, API, Data, Security and Performance testing.
Effectively convey the technical concepts and architectures to internal and customer teams.
Develop and implement Metrics and KPIs, reports and Dashboards.
Analyze and review automated test coverage implemented by the development team.
Define test strategy/test plan for specific application or test system architecture.
Able to create CI/CD pipelines for Automation and work with DevSecOps team.
Work closely with Release Engineering to ensure Test Environments are set up in the correct way for the right testing.
Identify non-functional validation needs, and define related test approaches.
Define the overall process and deliverables across SDLC for engineering quality like templates, checklists and tools (for test management / defect / reporting).
Document end-to-end business flows, if required, as references to create test models and evaluate test coverage.
Define test data requirements and interdependencies across applications.
Responsible for readiness of test environment and Test Data Management.
Identify test environment needs and define the pre-requisites and configuration needs for various phases of testing defined in the strategy/approach.
Strong version control experience in git.
Identify suitable areas for automation and support in defining automation plan.
Work with Operations to manage and address issues with the supported QA Environment.
Conduct or facilitate QA Training & Workshops for QA Engineers.
Provide regular status updates to QA Manager regarding progress.
Responsible for resolving technical issues and help QA team members to move past the bottlenecks.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining standard QA practice across board, which should help increase test automation and give visibility on QA efforts.