Test Architect

Role: Test Architect / Testing Leader
Role Start Date – 4/1/2024
Role End Date – 11/30/2024
Number of supervised hours per week – 20 hours/week
** US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY**
* No third parties *
 Who We AreTECKpert, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Miami, FL, is a leading tech consulting and staff augmentation firm. We specialize in providing contingent workforces for digital transformation projects, offering expertise in design, development, IT, analytics, and marketing. Our mission is to deliver innovative digital solutions across various industries, including healthcare, government, finance, legal, real estate, and startups.The Opportunity:The Test Architect will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of software testing processes within an organization. This role will be involved in defining test strategies, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as providing technical leadership and guidance to testing teams. The Test Architect will work closely with client stakeholders to understand project requirements, identify testing needs, and develop comprehensive testing solutions to meet business objectives.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Test Strategy Development: Define and articulate the overall test strategy for the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central project, considering project goals, timelines, and constraints. Develop testing frameworks, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across testing activities.
• Test Planning and Design: Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify testing objectives, scope, and requirements. Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios to validate system functionality, performance, and usability. Ensure adequate coverage of test cases to mitigate risks and achieve desired quality levels.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to testing teams, including test engineers, analysts, and automation specialists. Mentor team members on testing methodologies, tools, and techniques. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve testing practices.
• Test Automation: Drive the implementation of test automation initiatives to increase testing efficiency and coverage. Evaluate automation tools and frameworks to select the most suitable solutions for project needs. Develop and maintain automated test scripts, frameworks, and libraries.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to continuously improve testing processes, methodologies, and tools. Identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains in testing workflows. Implement metrics and KPIs to measure testing effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between testing teams and project stakeholders, including developers, project managers, and business analysts. Provide regular updates on testing progress, issues, and risks. Communicate testing outcomes and recommendations to support decision-making processes.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Conduct reviews and audits of testing artifacts to identify deficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues related to testing activities and develop mitigation strategies to address them. Proactively assess and prioritize risks based on their impact and likelihood of occurrence. Monitor risk mitigation efforts and escalate issues, as necessary.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on test architecture and design.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, Appium, or similar.
• Experience with agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) is a plus.

 
The Test Architect will play a crucial role in driving the quality and success of software projects through effective test planning, automation, and continuous improvement. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.LocationThis is an remote position. Compensation and Term:This is a part-time, contract position with potential extensions. Compensation varies with experience.Working with UsAt TECKpert, we offer flexibility and a wide variety of roles. Many of our TECKperts enjoy coworking and skills training while benefiting from the stability of full-time employment. We believe TECKpert offers digital professionals an agile path to start and advance their careers.
 Next StepsThank you for applying. If selected, we will reach out for a skills assessment and to schedule a short prescreen video call to get to know you better. We will also keep your profile in mind for future roles that match your qualifications.
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