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By uniting people of passion who believe they can make a difference, we are confident that we can achieve this goal.\nJob Description\nThe Test Automation Architect (Quality Architect) is responsible for driving enterprise-wide quality engineering practices, embedding quality early in the development lifecycle, and leading test strategy, automation, and governance initiatives.This role defines quality frameworks, develops test solutions across platforms, and integrates robust quality gates within CI/CD pipelines. It also ensures alignment with industry and security standards while mentoring Quality Engineers and promoting continuous improvement. The Test Automation Architect (Quality Architect) plays a key role in fostering cross-functional collaboration, enhancing observability through test analytics, and influencing the organization's quality culture.\nTest Automation Strategy and Implementation:\nDesign, develop, and maintain sophisticated and scalable test automation frameworks, test suites, and solutions for web, API, and mobile applications.\n\nProvide architectural guidance and best practices for test automation.\n\nLead the adoption of automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Playwright, RestAssured, Appium) within teams and potentially across multiple projects or the organization.\n\nIntegrate automation seamlessly into the development lifecycle.\n\nCI/CD Pipeline Optimization and Quality Assurance:\nImplement, optimize, and oversee CI/CD pipelines with well-defined and automated quality gates.\n\nIntegrate various test types (unit, integration, E2E, non-functional) into the CI/CD process.\n\nMonitor pipeline effectiveness and provide actionable feedback and insights to development teams.\n\nContribute to the evolution and standardization of CI/CD processes.\n\nStrategic Test Planning and Execution:\nDefine and lead the development and execution of comprehensive test strategies for projects and programs.\n\nDetermine test scope, methodologies, resource estimation, and risk mitigation strategies.\n\nEffectively apply mocking and contract testing techniques.\n\nContribute to program-level test strategies and influence quality-related decisions.\n\nQuality Standards and Governance:\nActively contribute to the definition, communication, and enforcement of quality standards, testing principles, and best practices.\n\nLead initiatives to analyze existing test processes and drive the adoption of standardized and efficient methodologies and tools.\n\nGovern quality standards and ensure alignment with industry and security standards across multiple teams or the organization.\n\nTechnical Mentorship and Quality Advocacy:\nProvide technical mentorship and coaching to junior and intermediate Quality Engineers in advanced automation techniques and testing methodologies.\n\nAct as a strong advocate for quality within project and development teams, promoting a quality-first mindset.\n\nReport on the progress and effectiveness of automation and testing efforts.\n\nFoster a strong quality engineering community and contribute to talent development.\n\nTest Analytics and Reporting:\nDevelop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process efficiency and effectiveness.\n\nLeverage test data and metrics to provide insightful reports and identify areas for improvement.\n\nEnhance observability through test analytics at the project, program, and potentially organizational levels.\n\nTOP 3-5 DELIVERABLES:\nEffective and Efficient Test Automation Solutions\n\nOptimized CI/CD Pipelines with Robust Quality Gates\n\nStrategic Test Plans and Execution Guidance\n\nDefined and Implemented Quality Standards and Processes: Contribution to and enforcement of quality standards, testing principles, and best practices within teams and potentially across the organization, leading to consistent and high-quality testing practices.\n\nTechnical Mentorship and Quality Advocacy: Providing guidance and support to Quality Engineers on automation and testing techniques, and actively promoting a quality-first mindset and best practices within development and project teams.\n\nHIRING REQUIREMENTS:\nEducational Background:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (Computer, Software, Electrical, Industrial), Information Technology, or a related field. (A Master's degree may be preferred for higher bands).\n\nProfessional Experience:\nAt least 7+ years to 10+ years of relevant experience in software quality assurance, with demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing test automation frameworks across multiple projects and strong experience with CI/CD.\n\nWith a proven track record of leading quality initiatives across multiple programs, defining test strategies, and influencing quality practices.\n\nWith demonstrable leadership in defining organizational quality vision, strategy, and governance, and influencing executive-level decisions.\n\nTechnical Proficiency\nExpertise in Test Automation: Proven ability to design, develop, and maintain complex and scalable test automation frameworks for web, API, and mobile applications using relevant tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, RestAssured, Appium).\n\nDeep Understanding of CI/CD: Comprehensive knowledge of CI/CD principles, tools, and the integration of automated testing within pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).\n\nStrategic Test Planning: Demonstrated experience in developing and executing comprehensive test strategies for complex projects and programs.\n\nKnowledge of Testing Methodologies: Solid understanding of various testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and test design techniques.\n\nExperience with Performance and Security Testing: Familiarity with performance testing concepts and tools, and an understanding of basic security testing principles.\n\nAPI Testing Skills: Proven ability to test APIs effectively using relevant tools and protocols.\n\nScripting and Programming Skills: Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages relevant to test automation (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).\n\nExperience with Test Management Tools: Familiarity with tools like Jira with Xray/Zephyr, TestRail, or similar.\n\nSoft Skills:\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\n\nProven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.\n\nAdaptability and a strong willingness to learn.\n\nProactive and able to take initiative.\n\nStrong attention to detail and organizational skills.\n\nOther Requirements:\nStrong understanding of software development lifecycles.\n\nExperience working in Agile environments.\n\nAbility to mentor and guide junior team members (increasing expectation with higher bands).\n\nFor higher bands, demonstrated experience in leading quality initiatives across multiple teams or programs and influencing organizational quality practices.\n\nFor the highest bands, experience in defining organizational quality vision and strategy, and interacting with executive leadership.\n\nWillingness to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in quality engineering.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nGlobe’s hiring process promotes equal opportunity to applicants, Any form of discrimination is not tolerated throughout the entire employee lifecycle, including the hiring process such as in posting vacancies, selecting, and interviewing applicants.\nGlobe’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Commitment can be accessed here\nMake Your Passion Part of Your Profession. 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