Test Lead / Architect

Job Title: Test Lead / Architect

Locations: Grapevine, TX - Hybrid

Duration: Short Term

Test Automation, BDD, and Selenium within the financial and Payments domain

Azure DevOps (ADO) - Must

Total Years of Experience - 15+ years

5+ years in USA.

Description:

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Test Architect / Test Lead to join our team for an onsite position with a strong focus on Test Automation, BDD, and Selenium within the financial and Payments domain. This role requires someone with a deep understanding of test processes, metrics, planning, estimations, and strategy, alongside proven experience managing both onsite and offshore teams. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer interaction skills and a track record of successfully delivering high-quality test solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the end-to-end testing process, ensuring high standards of test planning, execution, and delivery.
Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and processes for large-scale projects in the financial domain.
Work with a variety of tech stacks, including C#/.Net, IBM Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB), and Oracle, addressing automation challenges due to legacy systems
Utilize BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) methodologies and Cucumber framework to deliver automated test solutions.
Oversee the automation of test cases using Selenium, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and efficient execution.
Leverage GitHub Copilot to enhance test case generation and accelerate automation script development.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Development, Product, QA, and Business) to define and refine test requirements and success criteria.
Provide regular status updates to senior management and key stakeholders regarding progress, risks, and issues.
Manage and mentor onsite and offshore testing teams, providing guidance on test design, execution, and reporting.
Lead the development of key test metrics and KPIs to evaluate test progress, quality, and team performance.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and security requirements during testing processes.
Interface with customers and stakeholders to understand their testing needs, manage expectations, and resolve any issues.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas of improvement in test processes and tools.
Plan and drive test estimation efforts and ensure proper resource allocation for test activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of experience in QA, with at least 5-6 years in a Test Lead or Test Architect role.
Hands-on experience with Selenium for automated test scripting and execution.
Expertise in BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) methodologies, particularly using the Cucumber framework.
Expertise in leveraging GitHub Copilot to assist in automated test case generation and test script development.
Strong experience in the finance, payments and banking domain, with knowledge of SCM and other related domains
Proven experience in test process management, including test planning, metrics collection, and progress reporting.
Solid background in test strategy and the ability to craft detailed test plans and estimates for large-scale projects.
Experience managing onsite/offshore teams, with the ability to mentor, guide, and coordinate efforts across multiple time zones.
Strong customer interaction and communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
Experience in test metrics development, with a focus on quality, productivity, and efficiency improvements.
Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies, including how testing fits into Agile workflows.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration of test automation into the build process.

Preferred Skills:
Experience with Azure Dev Ops, Git, or other CI/CD tools.
Familiarity with financial applications, payment systems, or banking software.
Certification in ISTQB or other relevant testing certifications.