Role: Automation Architect
Location : Houston Texas 1100 Louisiana ave in downtown. 4-5 days a week onsite
Contract
15+ Years Experince Required
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and Lead Test Automation Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive test automation strategy tailored to the complexity and scale of our software projects. Ensure that the strategy aligns with the overall project goals and integrates seamlessly with our development and deployment processes.
- Design and Develop Automation Frameworks: Create advanced automation frameworks that are scalable, maintainable, and flexible enough to support a wide range of testing needs, including functional, performance, regression, and security testing. Define the automation framework architecture, including scripting languages, test automation tools, and reporting mechanisms. Implement the most appropriate framework type such as data-driven, keyword-driven, API-driven and behavior-driven testing techniques to enhance test automation capabilities to standardize across multiple project development teams.
- Tool Selection and Customization: Evaluate, select, and implement the most effective automation tools and technologies, customizing them as needed to fit the specific requirements of the project. Ensure that the selected tools integrate well with our existing development stack.
- Integrate with CI/CD Pipelines: Work closely with DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into our continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Ensure that automated tests are executed consistently and effectively at various stages of the development lifecycle. Automate test execution at various stages of the deployment pipeline to detect and address issues early.
- Test Environment and Data: Ensure test environments are ready and coordinate with development and DevOps teams for test data and environments. Manage and maintain test data sets to support automated testing efforts.
- Mentorship and Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QA engineers and developers on best practices in test automation. Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the team.
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work in close collaboration with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that automated testing is integrated into the development process from the outset. Participate in design and code reviews to identify features that would require automated testing.
- Performance and Scalability Testing: Lead the design and execution of performance and scalability testing strategies, ensuring that the software can handle expected load and stress conditions.
- Reporting and Analytics: Implement advanced reporting and analytics tools to provide real-time visibility into test results, coverage, and quality metrics. Use these insights to drive improvements in the testing process.
- Continuous Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in test automation and software quality. Regularly evaluate new tools and technologies in the market to ensure that the automation framework remains relevant and effective.
Qualifications:
- Extensive Experience: 15+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, with at least 5 years in a test automation architect role.
- Advanced Technical Skills: Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, PowerShell, JavaScript) and deep expertise in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, TestComplete).
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in designing and implementing automation frameworks for large-scale, complex software projects. Experience in both UI and API testing is essential.
- CI/CD Integration: Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and integrating automated tests into the build pipeline.
- Performance Testing Expertise: Hands-on experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and methodologies.
- Leadership and Mentorship: Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams, fostering a culture of quality and collaboration.
- Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Agile Methodologies: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile development environments.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues before they become critical.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud-based testing environments and tools.
- Knowledge of security testing and compliance requirements.
- Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).
Thanks
Murali
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