Senior Tosca integration Consultant (QA Analyst)

Role: Senior QA Analyst (Tosca integration)

Location: 2701 Navistar Dr, Lisle, IL / Hybrid

Duration: 12+ months

Contract: C2C

Key Responsibilities:

Skill: Tosca integration

1. Define Testing Strategy, Architect and Implement Test Automation:
• Develop comprehensive test strategies that address functional, performance, security, and scalability aspects.
• Establish and enforce testing standards, frameworks, and best practices across the organization.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using Tricentis Tosca and other Tricentis tools.
• Integrate automated testing within CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless execution and reporting of test results.
2. Develop Testing Strategies:
• Define, document, and maintain test automation strategies and best practices.
• Work with stakeholders to establish testing requirements and ensure alignment with project goals.
3. Drive Quality Assurance Across the Pipeline:
• Ensure that test automation covers key functional areas and meets quality standards.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Development teams to monitor and enhance CI/CD pipeline stability.
4. Integrate qTest with CI/CD Pipelines:
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate qTest with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps), enabling automated test management and reporting.
• Define and implement best practices for continuous testing in CI/CD pipelines.
5. Enhance Test Efficiency and Coverage:
• Establish processes for continuous testing and feedback, with a focus on test coverage, speed, and reliability.
• Implement strategies to optimize test execution times without compromising quality, such as test data management, parallel execution, and selective testing.
6. Collaborate on Pipeline Development:
• Partner with DevOps and development teams to align testing needs with pipeline stages, branching strategies, and deployment workflows.
• Develop strategies for test management, including test data provisioning, environment setup, and rollback plans.
7. Test Automation and Framework Alignment:
• Ensure compatibility and seamless integration between qTest and test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Tosca, Appium).
• Lead efforts to align qTest with existing test automation frameworks, ensuring efficient data flow and reporting.
8. Establish Testing Standards and Best Practices:
• Develop and enforce test management best practices, including test case design, execution, and traceability.
• Define standards for test coverage, reporting, and test data management using qTest.
9. Mentor and Guide QA Teams:
• Train and mentor QA engineers in Tricentis tools and best practices for CI/CD testing.
• Facilitate workshops on test automation frameworks and CI/CD integration.
10. Optimize Testing Performance:
• Continuously evaluate and improve automation scripts and frameworks for efficiency and maintainability.
• Identify and implement improvements to testing processes and technologies to support faster, more reliable releases.
• Define and track metrics to evaluate test coverage, defect rates, and test case effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Test Architect or similar role. (Previously should have worked as Test Architect)
• Minimum of 18 years experience in Software Testing and Information Technology
• Proven experience with Tricentis Tosca and other Tricentis products.
• Proven experience integrating automated tests within CI/CD pipelines in tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices, tools (such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps), and their integration with automated testing.

• Skills:
• Expertise with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Tricentis Tosca, Cypress) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD concepts, and experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• In-depth understanding of software development life cycles, test automation, and quality assurance methodologies.
• Expertise in test automation scripting and framework design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities to work across teams and mentor junior staff.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with additional CI/CD tools and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with agile development practices and tools like Jira/ADO.
• Certification in Tricentis Tosca or related technologies is a Mandatory

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development and certification opportunities.