Quality Architect Test Automation

We are seeking a Quality Architect (Test Automation), who are enthusiastic about engineering solutions and technologies. You will plan the full cycle project infrastructure and design, decide which components the product will comprise – either ready, “out of the box” or developed from scratch. For some parts of the solution there will be an opportunity to create proofs-of-concept, participate in pre-sales, consult clients, conduct audits of existing solutions to evaluate their effectiveness and determine whether and how they can be improved.

 Responsibilities
• Design large-scale solutions with deep technical details
• Closely work with business in identifying project requirements
• Perform architecture review/audit
• Establish project necessities and goals to "go-live"solution
• Participate in the full cycle of pre-sale activities
• Provide RFP processing
• Directly communicate with customers during solution architecture design or implementation activities
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and best practices
Requirements
• Should have overall 15+years of experience in Automation Testing and 5+ years of experience in solution architecture design
• Advanced level in at least 1 business domain
• Experience in setting up test automation strategy for different domains and projects (T&M and Fixed-Price)
• Expert level of knowledge in Test Automation (frameworks, tools, approaches)
• Strong knowledge of at least 2 programming languages (including 1 scripting language). Preferred ones are: Java, C# .NET, JS
• Strong knowledge of architecture and ability to suggest different automation solutions based on architecture specifics
• Understanding of basics of enterprise and business architecture
• Solid background in design and implementation of external services integrations (using REST/SOAP, microservices, ESB, SOA)
• Strong knowledge of one of the platforms (Java2JEE / .NET / JavaScript / Content Management)
• Experience with multiple full lifecycle software development processes, approaches and methods (Scrum & RUP)
• Deep expertise in web application/web services architectures, relational and non-relational data storage specifics, cross-cutting concerns (security, monitoring, caching, etc.)
• Proactive approach and leadership in architecture engagement
• Experience in customer site assignments
• Must have strong communications skills