Test Architect

Overview

On Site
$65 - $70
Full Time

Skills

Agile
Docker
Emerging Technologies
Environment Management
GitHub
GitLab
Good Clinical Practice
Customer Satisfaction
Data Management
Debugging
DevOps
Google Cloud Platform
Cloud Testing
Collaboration
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Amazon Web Services
Artificial Intelligence
Automated Testing
Behavior-driven Development
Python
Quality Assurance
Regression Analysis
Reporting
Scalability
Mentorship
Microsoft Azure
NeoLoad
Non-functional Testing
Performance Testing
KPI
Keyword-driven Testing
Kubernetes
Machine Learning (ML)
Management
Dashboard
IT Management
Innovation
JIRA
Software Development Methodology
Java
JavaScript
Jenkins
Scripting
Security QA
Training
Software Development
Sprint
Test Cases
Test Management
Testing
Tosca

Job Details

Job Title: Test Architect

Location: Naperville, IL -Onsite

Duration: 12 Months

Contract: C2C

Experience: 12+ Years

Job Description:

The Test Architect plays a key strategic role responsible for defining, designing, and implementing the overall test architecture, frameworks, and quality standards across the software development lifecycle. This role ensures that testing practices are efficient, scalable, and aligned with business and technical objectives. Previous work experience of Trecentist tools (Tosca and Qtest mandatory)

As a senior member of the quality engineering team, the Test Architect collaborates with cross-functional teams including development, DevOps, product, and business stakeholders. The test architect will provide technical leadership in test automation, CI/CD integration, performance testing, and test data management, while also mentoring QA teams and championing best practices.

This role is critical in building a culture of continuous quality, driving innovation in testing approaches, and ensuring high levels of software reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction.

  • Architectural & Strategic Thinking
  • Designing enterprise-level test strategies and roadmaps
  • Strong understanding of test lifecycle, SDLC, and DevOps/Agile methodologies
  • Ability to align testing with business goals and technical constraints
  • Knowledge of test environment management and service virtualization
  • Test Strategy & Planning
  • Define the overall test architecture for systems and applications.
  • Create test strategies that align with development goals (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD).
  • Select appropriate testing tools and frameworks based on the project requirements.
  • Plan for different testing types: functional, non-functional, regression, automation, performance, security, etc.
  • Test Framework Design
    • Design and develop scalable, maintainable, and reusable test automation frameworks.
    • Choose and implement suitable test design patterns(e.g., Page Object Model, BDD, Keyword-driven testing).
    • Ensure frameworks support cross-platform testing (web, mobile, APIs).
  • Technical Leadership
    • Guide and mentor QA engineers, test leads, and automation testers.
    • Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate automated tests in CI/CD pipelines.
    • Advocate for best practices in testing, code quality, and test coverage.
  • Tooling & Infrastructure
    • Evaluate and recommend test tools(Trecentist application mandatory).
    • Set up and manage test environments and infrastructure (test labs, cloud testing, device farms).
    • Ensure test data management and mock services are in place for isolated testing.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication
    • Work closely with product owners, developers, DevOps, and business analysts.
    • Mentor QA and automation teams in Tosca scripting, best practices, and debugging.
    • Act as a Tosca SME (Subject Matter Expert) to support multiple test teams across projects.
    • Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and reviews on Tosca and CI/CD tooling.
    • Present test metrics, dashboards, and reports to stakeholders.
    • Participate in architecture reviews and sprint planning meetings.
  • Reporting & Quality Metrics
    • Define and track test automation KPIs(coverage, flakiness, stability).
    • Use Tosca Reporting, dashboards, and integrations with Jira or test management tools for visibility.
    • Identify quality trends and escalate risks early.
  • Performance & Non-Functional Testing (Desired)
    • Define strategies for performance, load, scalability, and security testing.
    • Guide teams in setting performance benchmarks and tools (e.g., NeoLoad).
  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement
    • Research emerging technologies and trends in testing and automation.
    • Continuously evolve the test process based on feedback and retrospectives.
    • Implement AI/ML in testing, shift-left strategies, and self-healing tests where applicable.

Common Skills & Tools

  • Automation: Trecentist Tool Tosca
  • Test Management Tools: qTest, Jira
  • CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
  • Cloud & DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Google Cloud Platform/Azure
  • Programming: Java, Python, JavaScript, etc.
  • Tosca: Modules, Test Case Design, TDS, DEX, Tosca Commander, Tosca CI
  • Manufacturing experience preferred

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