Lead Test Architect

DTCC; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DTCC in Tampa, FL seeks a Lead Test Architect to guide strategy and architecture of testing frameworks, mentoring teams and shaping testing across platforms. You will design scalable automation, drive end-to-end testing with Java and Selenium, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires strong expertise in test automation, programming, and collaboration with Product, Development, DevOps, and QA teams. Hybrid work options and leadership responsibilities are offered.

Qualifications

• Java for development and test automation; scalable automation frameworks.
• Java design patterns and data structures in testing scenarios.
• Automation with Selenium and TestNG/JUnit; framework enhancements.
• REST/SOAP API testing and end-to-end integration automation.
• CI/CD ecosystems using Jenkins, Git, Maven; build/deploy pipelines.
• Snowflake database testing via JDBC for data validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and expand framework capabilities for automated tests across varied environments.
• Develop end-to-end automated tests using Java and Selenium to validate system functionality.
• Extend automated testing to cover component behavior through automated component tests.
• Integrate automated tests seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.
• Align with development and testing teams to shape test strategies and requirements.
• Mentor Test Engineers and promote advanced Test Engineering practices.
• Incorporate risk controls and compliance into testing activities.

Skills

Java

Test automation

Selenium

CI/CD

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering

Tools

Java

Selenium

TestNG/JUnit

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Snowflake

AWS

AngularJS/Protractor/Jasmine

JUnit

REST/SOAP testing

Job description

Job Duties

As a Lead Test Architect, you'll operate at the forefront of test strategy and architecture, overseeing the design, implementation, and evolution of sophisticated testing frameworks and methodologies. This role requires extensive expertise in test automation, programming, and a comprehensive understanding of testing tools and technologies. You'll be instrumental in driving quality, influencing architectural decisions, and mentoring teams to uphold the highest standards of software testing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Strategic Test Framework Development: Lead the conceptualization, design, and execution of advanced test frameworks applying brand-new technologies and programming languages to support sophisticated testing needs.
• Innovation and Feasibility Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies, and develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to advance the test architecture landscape.
• Architectural Contributions: Play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture of software/data testing frameworks, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and adaptability to evolving business needs.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Engage with diverse stakeholders including Product Management, Application Development, DevOps, and technical teams to strategize and coordinate testing efforts across the enterprise.
• Technical Guidance and Mentorship: Provide leadership, guidance, and training to Test Engineers, nurturing their skills and facilitating the transition towards a sophisticated Test Engineering paradigm.
• Risk Mitigation and Compliance: Incorporate risk and control processes into daily responsibilities, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks while adhering to compliance standards.

Specific Responsibilities

• Design and expand framework capabilities for implementing automated tests across varied environments.
• Develop end-to-end automated tests using advanced programming languages (Java, JS, Selenium) to validate system functionality.
• Extend automated testing to cover component behavior through automated component tests.
• Integrate automated tests seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.
• Align closely with development and testing teams to comprehend technical and business requirements, shaping test strategies accordingly.
• Contribute extensively to the enhancement and evolution of the automation framework.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Engineering, Engineering (any) or related field and 7 years of experience in the job or related position OR a Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Engineering, Engineering (any) or related field and 5 years of experience in the job or related position.

Prior Education, Training or Experience

• Java for development and test automation, with a proven ability to build robust, scalable automation frameworks from scratch.
• Java design patterns and data structures, applying them in complex testing scenarios and large-scale automation architectures.
• Designing and executing automation using Selenium and related opensource tools such as TestNG or JUnit, including framework enhancements and custom utility development.
• Web Services testing-both manual and automated-including REST/SOAP validation, API contract testing, and end to end integration automation.
• CI/CD ecosystems, with hands on experience using tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, and related build/deployment pipelines.
• Database testing with Snowflake, leveraging JDBC and Java to build automated data validation workflows, validate large datasets, and support end to end data quality checks.
• Programmatically testing any software product and building scalable automation for custom, proprietary codebases, including internal libraries and services.
• Modern tools and technologies such as AngularJS, Protractor, Jasmine, JavaScript, JMeter, UFT/QTP, and other automation or performance testing frameworks.
• Automating service/API layers and working across distributed systems, with AWS cloud services and cloud native testing strategies.

Location

Tampa, FL. Telecommuting may be permitted a few days a week. When not telecommuting, must report to DTCC's office in Tampa, FL.