Test Architect

Siemens; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Bengaluru is seeking a seasoned Test Architect to shape the quality strategy for complex software platforms. You will lead test architecture across UI, API, and integration layers, embedding observability and quality-by-design principles into product designs.

The role requires hands-on expertise in automation frameworks, end-to-end testing, and performance/security validation, with strong collaboration across Product, Engineering, and DevOps teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Software Quality Engineering with 5+ years as a Test Architect.
• Test Strategy, Test Architecture, and Quality Engineering
• System, Integration, End-to-End, and Regression Testing
• Test Automation Framework Design and Implementation
• API Testing, Backend Testing, and Service Validation
• Distributed Systems and Enterprise Application Testing
• Performance, Reliability, Resilience, and Security Testing
• CI/CD and DevOps Test Integration
• Observability, Monitoring, and Root Cause Analysis
• Containerized Applications and Kubernetes-based Deployments

Responsibilities

• Define the long-term Test Vision and quality strategy aligned with product goals.
• Design scalable test architecture across UI, API, integration, system, and end-to-end layers.
• Embed testability, observability, traceability, and quality-by-design principles into product architecture.
• Define testing approaches for various platforms and stacks.
• Establish automation strategy and frameworks across the enterprise.
• Integrate quality gates into CI/CD pipelines.
• Drive performance, reliability, security, and resilience testing practices.
• Leverage AI-driven testing for test generation and quality insights.
• Define validation strategies for Windows, Linux, containers, and Kubernetes deployments.
• Ensure quality across installation, upgrade, migration, and multi-user deployment scenarios.
• Act as the technical authority for quality architecture decisions.

Skills

Test strategy

Test architecture

Quality engineering

Automation framework

API testing

Distributed systems

CI/CD

Observability

Kubernetes

Azure/AWS

Scripting

Partner management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

K6/JMeter

Azure DevOps

Prometheus

Grafana

OpenTelemetry

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Dear Aspirant! We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

We are looking for: Test Architect

You’ll make an impact by:

• Test Strategy & Architecture: Define the long-term Test Vision and quality strategy aligned with product goals.
• Design scalable test architecture across UI, API, integration, system, and end-to-end layers.
• Embed testability, observability, traceability, and quality-by-design principles into product architecture.
• Define testing approaches.
• Automation & Quality Engineering: Establish enterprise-wide automation strategy and frameworks.
• Integrate quality gates into CI/CD pipelines.
• Drive performance, reliability, security, and resilience testing practices.
• Leverage AI-driven testing for test generation, prioritization, and quality insights.
• Performance & Observability: Define performance validation strategies for web, API, and backend services.
• Establish observability requirements using metrics, logs, and distributed tracing.
• Drive proactive quality monitoring and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Platform & Deployment Validation: Define validation strategies for Windows, Linux, containers, and Kubernetes deployments.
• Ensure quality across installation, upgrade, migration, and multi-user deployment scenarios.
• Technical Leadership & Partner Influence: Act as the technical authority for quality architecture decisions.
• Influence Product, Architecture, Engineering, and DevOps partners.
• Drive adoption of engineering protocols and quality standards across teams.

Use your skills to move the world forward!

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science.
• 12+ years in Software Quality Engineering with 5+ years as a Test Architect.
• Test Strategy, Test Architecture, and Quality Engineering
• System, Integration, End-to-End, and Regression Testing
• Test Automation Framework Design and Implementation
• API Testing, Backend Testing, and Service Validation
• Distributed Systems and Enterprise Application Testing
• Performance, Reliability, Resilience, and Security Testing
• CI/CD and DevOps Test Integration
• Observability, Monitoring, and Root Cause Analysis
• Containerized Applications and Kubernetes-based Deployments
• Test Data Management and Environment Strategy
• Hands-on experience with:
• Playwright or Selenium, K6/JMeter,any related tools
• Azure DevOps, Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry.
• Experience with Containers and Kubernetes
• Good programming and scripting skills.
• Working knowledge of Azure and/or AWS.
• Experience in Engineering Systems, IoT, or Industrial Software domains preferred
• Strong partner management, Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Technical Influencing Skills.

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!

This role is based in Bangalore, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

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