Senior Test Architect

Trafigura; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Trafigura is seeking an accomplished QA Lead / Test Architect to drive automation and performance testing across complex software projects. The role demands leadership in automation architecture, test planning, execution, and reporting to support fast-paced delivery and business user perspectives.

The candidate will partner with IT and business stakeholders, manage test strategies, and ensure high-quality releases by leveraging UI and backend automation, as well as performance testing across

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in QA focusing on test automation and performance testing.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent education.
• Strong understanding of database, SQL and UNIX systems.
• Experience with end-to-end testing including functional and non-functional aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation initiatives across UI and backend testing.
• Architect and maintain the automation framework across tools.
• Drive CI/CD and left-shift automation in development processes.
• Establish performance testing strategy for Windows and Web apps.
• Collaborate with QA, delivery teams and vendor partners to deliver testing services.

Skills

Test Automation

Performance Testing

Selenium

UFT

TestComplete

SoapUI

LoadRunner

JMeter

AppDynamics

Dynatrace

Splunk

SQL

UNIX

CI/CD

Left Shift

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Selenium

UFT

Test Complete

SoapUI

Job description

Main PurposeWe are looking for an accomplished QA Lead / Test Architect with extensive experience in Automation and Performance Testing to enable the delivery of complex software development projects. An ideal candidate would be responsible for driving strong Automation and Performance Testing Practice in partnership with vendor teams, make quick decisions and provide practical solutions for challenging problems. Demonstrates strong ability to think through the requirements from a business user point of view and work in a fast paced environment under tight deadlines. The candidate will collaborate with various stake holders across IT and business user groups for complex end-to-end trading platform.Key Responsibilities: Test Automation LeadStrong handle and expertise in driving effective Test Automation using UI and Backend Automation tools.Creating the structure and architecture for automated tests, including choosing appropriate tools and technologies.Maintaining Test Automation Framework across different tools and extending it as per individual project needs.Fostering CI/CD and Left Shift Automation Techniques to embed Continuous and Incremental Testing process in Development phase itself.Having strong background in Automation Planning, Execution and ReportingKey Responsibilities: Performance Test LeadStrong handle and expertise in establishing and driving Performance Testing strategy for Windows (Thick client) and Web based (Thin Client) inhouse developed or custom apps.Creating the structure and architecture for Performance Testing, including choosing appropriate tools and technologies.Well versed with different types of Performance Testing – Load, Stress, Endurance, Soak, BPA, etc.Good handle on Production stats monitoring to come up with NFR and Workload ModelGood handle on Performance monitoring tools like Appdynamics, Dynatrace, Splunk, etc.Ability to prepare detail Performance Test Report correlating all supporting details in the form of SLA, Error rate, Resource utilization, drill down views from monitoring tools, etc.Critical focus on App, DB and middleware apps while simulating and measuring performance stats.Presenting Performance Testing stats and Observations to Sr. mgmt. and key IT / Business stakeholdersSkills and Qualifications:15+ years of experience working in QA mainly focusing on Test Automation and Performance TestingBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent/relevant educationSound understanding of database, SQL and UNIX systemSound understanding of E2E Testing Process including Functional and Non-Functional TestingHaving strong background in Test Automation using Selenium, UFT, Test Complete, SoapUI, etc.Having strong background in Performance Testing using LoadRunner, Jmeter, Performance Centre, AppDynamics, Splunk, etc.Collaborate with QA and Delivery leads to drive Automation and Performance Testing objectivesWork with vendor partners to work through Technical Testing DeliveryExercise proven analytical and written/oral communication skillsWork in a challenging and fast paced environmentDepartmentTrafigura is committed to building and maintaining world class IT applications and infrastructure. The Trading IT group directly supports the Trafigura trading business, and this business has started a far-reaching programme to enhance and improve its trading applications using an innovative architecture to support business growth across the full range of business lines and geographies, and to enable the sharing of systems across different businesses.This programme is aimed at delivering functional capabilities, enhancements and technical infrastructure upgrades to enable continued business growth and enhanced profitability for the firm.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.