Test Architect

We are looking for a Test Architect - Location: Indianapolis IN / Portsmouth NH (Hybrid) Position Type 6+ Months Contract Position.

Job title: Test Architect

Employment Type: 6 months subject to extension

Work location: Hybrid/ ..Indianapolis IN / Portsmouth NH ( Two days office is mandatory)

About the Role:

Client is looking for a Test Architect who serves as a strategic leader responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive testing frameworks across enterprise-level systems. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership capabilities to ensure quality delivery through strategic test planning, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Responsibilities:

Test Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide test strategies aligned with business objectives and technical architecture
• Create comprehensive test plans that cover functional, non-functional, and integration testing requirements
• Define testing standards, methodologies, and best practices across multiple projects and teams
• Establish test estimation frameworks and resource allocation strategies
• Design test data management strategies and environment provisioning approaches
• Create and maintain testing documentation templates and governance processes

Risk and Impact Analysis:

• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential quality bottlenecks and system vulnerabilities
• Perform impact analysis for system changes, upgrades, and new feature implementations
• Identify and prioritize business-critical scenarios and user journeys for comprehensive testing coverage
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans for high-impact testing scenarios
• Create risk-based testing approaches to optimize testing efforts and resource utilization
• Establish early warning systems and quality gates to prevent downstream issues

End-to-End System Integration Testing:

• Orchestrate complex integration testing scenarios across multiple systems, platforms, and environments
• Design and implement integration test frameworks that validate data flow, API interactions, and system dependencies
• Coordinate testing activities across distributed teams and third-party vendors
• Establish integration testing environments and data synchronization processes
• Create automated integration test suites for continuous validation
• Manage integration testing schedules and resolve cross-system dependencies

Technical Guidance & Leadership:

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to testing teams on advanced testing approaches and methodologies
• Evaluate, select, and implement testing tools and technologies that align with organizational needs
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for new testing tools and frameworks
• Establish automation strategies and oversee the development of automated testing solutions
• Create technical training programs and knowledge sharing sessions for testing teams
• Review and approve technical testing designs and implementation approaches

Cross Portfolio Collaboration:

• Partner with product managers, architects, developers, and business stakeholders to align testing strategies with business goals
• Facilitate communication between testing teams across different portfolios and business units
• Participate in architecture review boards and technical design sessions to influence testability
• Coordinate with DevOps teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with release management teams to ensure quality gates and testing checkpoints
• Work with vendor management teams to establish testing requirements for third-party integrations

Non-Functional Testing Oversight:

• Design and implement performance testing strategies including load, stress, and scalability testing
• Establish security testing frameworks and coordinate with cybersecurity teams for vulnerability assessments
• Oversee accessibility testing to ensure compliance with WCAG guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Implement usability testing approaches and coordinate with UX teams
• Design reliability and disaster recovery testing scenarios
• Create monitoring and alerting strategies for production quality metrics

Quality Metrics & Reporting:

• Define and implement comprehensive quality metrics and KPIs that provide actionable insights
• Create executive-level dashboards and reporting mechanisms for quality visibility
• Establish test coverage metrics and ensure adequate coverage across all testing dimensions
• Implement defect tracking and analysis processes to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Generate regular quality reports for stakeholders and leadership teams
• Conduct post-release quality assessments and lessons learned sessions

Required Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in software testing with at least 5 years in architectural or leadership roles
• Expert knowledge of testing methodologies including Agile, DevOps, and Continuous Testing practices
• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, REST Assured, etc.)
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration with testing tools
• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling)
• Knowledge of security testing tools and methodologies
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and containerization technologies

Leadership & Communication:

• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present to executive leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience in mentoring and developing testing professionals
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical testing strategies

Domain Knowledge:

• Understanding of enterprise architecture patterns and system integration approaches
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA as applicable)
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems testing
• Familiarity with database technologies and data validation approaches

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Level, CSTE, or equivalent
• Experience in P&C industry
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI/ML testing, IoT testing, or blockchain testing
• Experience with offshore/nearshore team coordination and management