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Description

+ Advises business and IT delivery on overall testing approach (methodology), key inputs and dependencies, tooling, resource demands

+ Deliverables – defines and creates specific Programmes Test Strategies, estimates and other test collateral identified based on known/assumed scope

+ Involvement is dependent on project/programme size, complexity, technical aspects hardware/ network/ development language

+ Influences at the start of programmes/projects on requirement ideas/concepts, challenging and asking specific questions, giving industry insight, aligns with similar type projects - all leading to aiding and ensuring efficient design, development and testing approaches

+ Shifts the focus left into design and development so that testing influences and drives the outputs and quality from these domains

+ Confirms testability of complex requirements – clarifies ambiguous elements and aligns/sets expectations on actions/owners

+ Carries out health checks whilst delivery in flow – ensures adherence to Test Strategy and quality of test collateral and deliverables

+ Hands over to Test Manager for delivery of testing engagement – remains available for input and advisory activities as and when required

+ Senior Resource – acts as SME for all testing related activities - **is the recognised authority on testing**

+ Test Architect sits with one foot in the delivery arena and one in the Architect group so keeps abreast of strategic developments as well as overseeing existing delivery progress

+ Under broad direction, interacts with project teams and clients to gain an understanding of the business environment, technical context, and testing objectives for a project as a basis for determining testing requirements.

+ Plans and executes the analysis of the testing requirements of a project in order to define a Testing Strategy.

+ Understands and recommends the use of the appropriate automated testing tools.

+ Defines the metrics to be collected to monitor the performance and effectiveness of testing for a project.

+ Provide major input to the definition of project scope, plans and deliverables including cost projections and proposed implementation dates.

+ Work with Project / Programme Manager, help control project requirements, scope and change management issues.

+ Work with others to assess, develop and propose new business and technical opportunities to leadership and/or the client.

+ Leverage reusable components and industry frameworks, etc. in developing solutions.

+ Work with the appropriate Client communities regarding the application of new technologies, tools, processes, standards and project management/system development methodologies.

+ Responsible for the provision of guidance, relating to testing activities for a project, to Client project teams and clients.

+ Communicates with all stakeholders for a project to assist in managing testing issues and risks.

+ Provides consultative support on all aspects of the testing process for a project.

+ Contributes to special studies. Develops and presents testing proposals to internal and external clients.

+ Identifies and recommends improvements to methods and standards for a project through an assessment of current testing practices, and supports implementation of recommended improvements.

+ May act as a temporary or part-time testing advisor on a project.

+ Proactively identifies and proposes improvements to Client’s testing practices.

+ Stays current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.

+ Acts as a mentor and coach to testing specialists and test analysts.

+ Establishes and maintains security, integrity, and business continuity controls and documents.

Essential Functions:

+ Provide major input to the definition of project scope, plans and deliverables including cost projections and proposed implementation dates.

+ Work with Project / Programme Manager, help control project requirements, scope and change management issues.

+ Work with others to assess, develop and propose new business and technical opportunities to leadership and/or the client.

+ Leverage reusable components and industry frameworks, etc. in developing solutions.

+ Work with the appropriate Client communities regarding the application of new technologies, tools, processes, standards and project management/system development methodologies.

Required Skills:

+ 6-8 years of experience in software test automation

+ Experience with testing RESTful data services and APIs

+ Should worked on agile methodology before

+ Good understanding of Java and .NET Web applications

+ Need to be able to send a request/get a response for different protocols/technologies

+ Experience in Ready API testing will be preferred.

+ Knowledge of API testing using API testing tools like Postman or fiddler will be an advantage

+ Knowledge of SOA test automation framework, process, strategy

+ Must be familiar with Test Metrics, Change and Release Management processes.

+ Designing and writing automated test scripts using SOAPUI Pro or similar web services test tools

+ Tools experience, SOAP UI, Postman, TFS, Jira etc.,

Or

+ 6-8 years of experience in software test automation

+ Programming skills in Java, Python

+ Proficiency in using automation framework like Web, Mobile, Desktop, Container, Backend APIs, DB, MQ, Cloud tech AWS or similar, AccelQ, Selenium, SeeTest or similar, ReadyAPI, UFT, AI tool, ADO/JIra, Dynatrace or similar APM tool

+ Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

+ Agile & Waterfall Methodologies

+ Backend Testing (API, Mainframe, Middleware)

+ Release Management Processes

+ Cloud Technologies

+ Support DevOps CICD implementation.

+ Able to work with distributed global teams.

Education:

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.