About the Role
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<p><u>About TTC</u></p>
<p>The Testing Consultancy (TTC) is a global specialist software testing company with a focus on helping organizations transform the way they deliver quality software. We have broad capabilities across a wide range of testing areas that our clients to increase the speed and quality of software development while reducing risk and cost.</p>
<p><u>Perks of working for TTC</u></p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive Base Salary</li>
<li>Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits</li>
<li>401K w/ company match</li>
<li>Paid Time Off</li>
<li>Paid Holidays</li>
<li>Work Life Balance</li>
<li>Relaxed Work Environment</li>
<li>Growth and Development Opportunities</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What we're seeking</span></p>
<p>The <strong>Test Architect </strong>plays a key strategic role responsible for defining, designing, and implementing the overall test architecture, frameworks, and quality standards across the software development lifecycle. This role ensures that testing practices are efficient, scalable, and aligned with business and technical objectives. Previous work experience of Tricentis tools (Tosca and Qtest mandatory)</p>
<p>As a senior member of the quality engineering team, the Test Architect collaborates with cross-functional teams including development, DevOps, product, and business stakeholders. The test architect will provide technical leadership in test automation, CI/CD integration, performance testing, and test data management, while also mentoring QA teams and championing best practices.</p>
<p>This role is critical in building a culture of continuous quality, driving innovation in testing approaches, and ensuring high levels of software reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction.</p>
<p><strong>Working 4 days at onsite is mandatory (zero exceptions)</strong></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Requirements</span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Designing enterprise-level test strategies and roadmaps</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of test lifecycle, SDLC, and DevOps/Agile methodologies</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to align testing with business goals and technical constraints</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of test environment management and service virtualization</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Define the </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">overall test architecture</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> for systems and applications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Create </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">test strategies</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> that align with development goals (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Select appropriate </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">testing tools and frameworks</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> based on the project requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Plan for different testing types: functional, non-functional, regression, automation, performance, security, etc.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Design and develop scalable, maintainable, and reusable </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">test automation frameworks</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Choose and implement suitable </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">test design patterns</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> (e.g., Page Object Model, BDD, Keyword-driven testing).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure frameworks support cross-platform testing (web, mobile, APIs).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Guide and mentor </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">QA engineers</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, test leads, and automation testers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">DevOps</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> teams to integrate automated tests in CI/CD pipelines.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Advocate for </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">best practices</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> in testing, code quality, and test coverage.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Evaluate and recommend </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">test tools</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> (Tricentis application mandatory).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Set up and manage </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">test environments</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> and infrastructure (test labs, cloud testing, device farms).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">test data management</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> and mock services are in place for isolated testing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Work closely with </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">product owners, developers, DevOps, and business analysts</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Mentor QA and automation teams in Tosca scripting, best practices, and debugging.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Act as a Tosca SME (Subject Matter Expert) to support multiple test teams across projects.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and reviews on Tosca and CI/CD tooling.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Present </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">test metrics, dashboards</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, and reports to stakeholders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">architecture reviews</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> and sprint planning meetings.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Define and track </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">test automation KPIs</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> (coverage, flakiness, stability).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Use Tosca Reporting, dashboards, and integrations with Jira or test management tools for visibility.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify quality trends and escalate risks early.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Define strategies for </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">performance, load, scalability, and security testing</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Guide teams in setting up </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">performance benchmarks</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> and tools (e.g., NeoLoad).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Research emerging </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">technologies and trends</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> in testing and automation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Continuously evolve the test process based on feedback and retrospectives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Implement </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">AI/ML in testing</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, shift-left strategies, and self-healing tests where applicable.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Common Skills & Tools</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Automation: Tricentis Tool Tosca</li>
<li>Test Management Tools: qTest, Jira</li>
<li>CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps</li>
<li>Cloud & DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP/Azure</li>
<li>Programming: Java, Python, JavaScript, etc.</li>
<li><strong>Tosca</strong>: Modules, Test Case Design, TDS, DEX, Tosca Commander, Tosca CI</li>
<li>Manufacturing experience preferred</li>
</ul>
<p>If your experience or qualifications is similar to our ideal of a successful candidate, please consider applying. Experience comes in many ways; skills may be transferred, but passion for your career can't be substituted. At TTC, we understand the importance of diversity and how much value it brings to the table. Diversity brings about creativity and new perspectives, which is why we beckon everyone to apply. </p>
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