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Role Purpose:

The role is responsible for the overall design and implementation of a software testing strategy. This includes determining the appropriate testing methods, tools, test automation and frameworks to be used, as well as ensuring that testing is integrated into the software development process. 

The Test Architect is also responsible for ensuring that the testing process is efficient and effective, and that it meets the needs of the business. They may also work with other teams, such as development and operations, to ensure that the software is robust, reliable and maintainable.

You will need to work closely with internal teams as (_VOIS, Architecture, DevOps, Cyber Teams, among others) and support them on IT testing subjects.
You will work across multiple projects and work alongside internal/Externals stakeholders, including technical and functional teams, that form a global multi-disciplinary team.

Develops appropriate test strategies. Implement technical approaches, and automated test to safeguard vBIT IT system’s overall quality throughout the software lifecycle.

Developing compliance reports, metrics, and dashboards Act as Coach and mentor of our vBIT Test teams. Support our Test teams during the testing cycles. Contribute to the continuous improvement of Test Quality across vBIT Domains

Key accountabilities and decision ownership: 

•     Participates as a member of Testing team as well as lead Testing Teams on test program levels.
•    Interacts with TSSE 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 develop 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.
•    Responsible for the provision of guidance, relating to testing activities for a project, to project teams and clients.
•    Communicates with all stakeholders for a project to assist in managing testing issues and risks.
•    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.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership: 
•     Participates as a member of Testing team as well as lead Testing Teams on test program levels.
•    Interacts with TSSE 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 develop 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.
•    Responsible for the provision of guidance, relating to testing activities for a project, to project teams and clients.
•    Communicates with all stakeholders for a project to assist in managing testing issues and risks.
•    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.
•    Proactively identifies and proposes improvements to TSSE testing practices.
•    Stays current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.
•    Supports knowledge management and collaboration through participation in testing discussions, leading communities and improving testing collateral through lessons learned.
•    Manage multiple testing projects
•    Responsible on the KPIs monitor and control by planning the appropriate corrective actions
•    Track team utilization and productivity
•    Manage projects budget from (costs and revenue)
•    Comply to the TMMi L3 processes and attending the interviews with the assessors
•    Deliver the projects on time and within estimated effort and budget
•    Cross Knowledge transfer within the program teams  
•    New Comers on-boarding and Orientation 
•    Work on resources utilization within the program to build core and flex model per project to support any extra activities within the program 
•    Provide the technical Go/No Go decisions on the projects
•    Deliver the efficiency Targets
•    Accountable on the overall quality of the deliverables
•    Follow up on PO issuing till closure
•    Propose improvements to test procedures

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

•    8-10 Years working in Testing 
•    Very good understanding of theories and procedures about Software Testing
•    Working experience with web-based applications technology
•    Basic knowledge of database administration
•    Working experience in dealing with industry test management tools
•    Experience in any of the following test management tools is a must
o    HP ALM
o    IBM Rational Test Manager/Quality Manager
•    Experience in any of the following functional test automation tools is a must:
o    HP UFT
o    IBM Rational Functional Tester
•    Experience in any of the following performance testing tools is a must:
o     HP Performance Center
o    IBM Rational Performance Tester
•    Experience in any of the following security testing tools is preferable:
o    ALM Security Center
o    IBM Rational AppScan

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

•    TMMI good knowledge
•    PMP is a plus
•    ISEB/ISTQB test  manager Certificate is a must
•    ISEB/ISTQB Test Analyst Certificate in Software Testing is a must
•    ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing is a must
•    Mastering Agile testing and certified
•    Mastering AlM

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