Technical Test Automation Architect

Technical Automation Architect (Automation FW implementation, Cloud migration implementation, Infra Testing Implementation exp).

Responsibilities include:

• Overall, 16-18 + years of experience in Technical or Business Test Management, to include:
• Strong exp and know-how in latest niche QE services such as Chaos Engg, AI/ML use case implementation, Performance/ Security area, Mobile App innovations..
• Strong exp in leveraging MS Azure in previous projects, which includes QE Delivery, Dashboards, and presentations etc.
• Expert in defining the automation roadmap & implementation plan with Java/ Selenium, UFT/ LeanFT or any other new tool in market.
• Excellent communication across multiple stakeholders & teams (Including CIO level communication)
• Develop communication protocol including:
• stakeholder management plan
• meeting cadence
• reporting cadence
• interaction model alignment
• Ensure collaborative teamwork from all teams (testing, development, and business) across multiple programs, multiple applications, and multiple business areas.
• Ensure a comprehensive approach to test planning including, but not limited to:
• impact analysis and estimation
• environment (including data) demand and changes.
• alignment to enterprise goals
• testing strategy which includes all phases/types of testing required (Non-functional, Functional, Scrum, Integration, User/Business Acceptance, Model Office Testing, 3rd party/external entities, post implementation verification, etc.)
• budgeting, reporting, signoffs, and approvals
• promotion and enablement of Continuous Testing Test Design Workshops throughout all releases
• development of artifacts and test assets to be approved and retained.
• project closure requirements
• Create aggregated test results and utilize enterprise standard metrics to assess software quality, test effectiveness and production readiness. Utilize results to improve quality in test team.
• Drive the implementation of automation frameworks across application teams and track automation progress to be communicated to program management.
• Drive organizational Change Management related to the move to Agile/Test Driven Development and expanded automated testing. Partner with business to gain further trust in automation activity via reporting and results.
• Create program diagrams and/or workflows to be used for test planning, business communication, operational readiness and ongoing artifact documentation.
• Identify and manage program level testing risks, actions, issues, dependencies (RAID) and timelines. Work with test managers and other program representatives to build mitigation plans.
• Serve as escalation point for testing issues, communicate appropriately, and own to resolution!
• Partner with release management function (where exists) to ensure testing is consulted on scope, timelines, and production readiness.
• Participate in and enforce change control processes.
• Participate in enterprise test forums such as Communities of Practice, etc.

Experience:

• General 16-20 years of experience in Technical or Business Test Management, to include:
• Minimum 10 years in Test Management role for large initiatives
• Minimum 2 years with MS Azure
• Minimum 5 years with Test Automation (Selenium/Cucumber)
• Minimum 4 years financial domain experience
• Release Management experience is a plus.
• PMP/SAFe certification is a plus.

Additional Skills:

• Previous experience in FinTech, especially Loan Processing, Letters of Credit, Teller Applications, Call Center Technology & Account Analysis Systems
• Ability to properly prioritize tasks while under pressure in a continually changing environment.
• Aptitude for understanding large, complex, multi-tiered enterprise architectures.
• Ability to successfully collaborate with virtual teams across multiple time zones/locations.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction to various types of teams members.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior managers and leaders.
• Proven experience with SDLC and Agile practices
• Demonstrated ability to help transition teams from Waterfall to Agile
• Knowledge of performance testing and the concepts of high availability/low latency systems
• Excellent coordination skills to bring together multiple contingents of testing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a process-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain a positive outlook and remain adaptable.