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QA Test Architect

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The QA Test Architect is a senior testing professional whose primary function is to design solutions to testing problems for various business and technology application platforms. These solutions are solved through the application of contextually relevant process and practice, the use of tools and technology, and by applying soft skills such as effective communication and mentoring of both team and IT/Business partners. The incumbent is responsible for understanding architectural and functional design of the application platforms and implementing test strategies and associated testing standards, and for working with solution architects, vendors, developers, and QA staff to ensure that applications are tested in a manner that is aligned with Cenlar’s technology initiatives are executed within the existing or planned framework. This position implements test automation strategies and builds test harnesses suitable for the application using state-of-the-art test tools.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies what tools and technologies can be implemented, aligning with that already used across the broader development function and in-line with the skill-set of the team
• Explains existing system capabilities to key QA testers and business users and leverages existing automation capabilities into testing solutions
• Monitors the effectiveness of the testing function and brings about improvements through insights gained via analysis at all stages of the SDLC/STLC
• Acts as a subject matter expert with respect to the business practices and procedures for the business teams supported
• Develops scripts, utilities, simulators, data sets, and other programmatic test tools as required for test automation
• Designs and creates test conditions and automation scripts to address business and technical use cases
• Performs manual testing as and if needed
• May manage a team of junior level employees
• Participates in troubleshooting and triaging of issues with different teams to drive towards root cause identification and resolution
• Designs and develops the test automation framework, harnesses, and code libraries to enable the team to both use and enhance them across successive projects
• Has full ownership for one or more products or projects at a given time representing a unit or team on cross-function QA team
• Day-to-day focus is on resolution of complex problems related to design of test strategies for various critical projects where expertise is required to interpret against architecture, design, guidelines or processes
• Designs and delivers the overall testing methodology used by the team by utilizing broad knowledge and awareness of testing approaches, practices, and techniques
• Executes and analyzes automation test results
• Responsible for test infrastructure including environments and software, liaising with teams such as DevOps
• Provides technical guidance and consulting from strategy to planning to issue resolution to QA Staff working on various projects
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, include but not limited to compliance and operational risk. Demonstrate consideration for Cenlar’s reputation as well as our clients, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
• Develops the automation strategy/effort and generates scripts to perform automated testing using Selenium, or similar tools
• Uses existing tools and techniques to execute test cases and build/script new tools for validation
• Reviews technical events, issues, and problems as contributions to ‘continuous improvement’ revisions to the technical testing strategy

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience required
• Knowledge of banking and mortgage platforms is a plus
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment including multiple environments and architectures, diverse technologies and lab environments
• Comprehensive experience with most or all of the following types of testing: functional, creative, responsive web design, mobile, automation, security, accessibility, performance, load and API testing
• Prior experience with RPA technologies is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deep understanding and experience with APIs End-to-End Testing and Architecture
• Relevant work experience in software and/or test automation development
• Experience with developing automation framework and automation tools including but not limited to Java, Selenium Web Driver, TestNG, Junit, Jenkins, Cucumber, Maven or similar tools
• Self-motivated, creative, and proactive
• Understanding of basics of Information Security terms and applications
• Typically requires an individual emerging as an expert in QA processes, tools and technologies
• Strong understanding of Databases, Data Analytics, and cloud based tools
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Cloud Migration from testing and support perspective
• Ability to work closely with an agile team, developers, testers, and other stakeholders throughout the SDLC
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Development platform, MS SQL

Total Rewards:

As an employee-owner at Cenlar, you’ll receive an outstanding benefits package that includes paid medical, dental, and life insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance as well as opportunities for training and professional advancement.

Cenlar is a drug-free workplace and an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer M/F/D/V/SO.