Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

Promote guidelines and practical examples for project plans, quality metrics, quality plans, and process improvement.Offer invaluable advice and serve as a reliable sounding board for */dxg leadership, focusing on QE innovation, guidance, and training.Lead QE teams when necessary, inspiring team members to elevate their performance and become leading professionals in their field.Provide technical leadership and guidance to QE teams, helping them solve complex technical challenges, adopt new technologies, and improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.

Quality Engineering Standards

Promote and enforce */dxg CoE quality engineering policies processes, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.Conduct test automation code reviews, quality gates, and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices.Implement metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to measure and monitor the effectiveness of quality engineering processes.

Innovation

Provide insights into developing technologies and determine their implementation within the dxg QE environment.Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and innovation, positioning */dxg at the forefront of cutting-edge quality practices.Consult on complex testing strategies for products, defining and redefining QE work procedures, guidelines, and designs for holistic testing processes.Extensive knowledge of Java, J2ee, AWS cloud and other related technologiesResponsible for design, code, configuration, QA, and implementation of high-quality software solutions that are delivered on time and within budget.Maintains the best practices needed to ensure on time, quality software solution deliverables.Work with a distributed engineering team to foster a smooth development process among onsite and offshore team members.Develop and review project estimates and assumptions during planning and at key project milestones. Validate the development approach and assumptions that underlie the project plans and work plans.Participate in design, code, and QA walkthroughs and reviews.Stay abreast of the ever-changing technology industry to make sure solutions developed are following “best practices” and will meet the needs of the business going forward. Research and evaluate emerging technology solutions.Communicate at the appropriate level within and outside of IT the technical direction and proposed solutions for various projects and initiatives.

Test Architecture Design

Collaborate with the QE Architect team in the design and implementation of robust test architectures and frameworks to support automated testing, performance testing, and continuous integration.Collaborate on the definition of standards and best practices for test case design, test data management, and test environment configuration.Ensure scalability, maintainability, and reusability of test assets across multiple projects.Collaborate on the design of comprehensive QE solutions that align with the organization's business objectives, development methodologies, and technology stack.

Tools Framework

Collaborate on the design and implementation of robust test architectures and frameworks to support automated testing, performance testing, and continuous integration.Collaborate on the definition of standards and best practices for test case design, test data management, and test environment configuration.Ensure scalability, maintainability, and reusability of test assets across multiple projects.Collaborate on the design of comprehensive QE solutions that align with the organization's business objectives, development methodologies, and technology stack.

Automation

Create automated test scripts for functional, regression, performance, and security testing.Integrate automated tests into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for seamless execution.Ensure test scripts are efficient and reliable and provide comprehensive coverage of application functionality.

Collaboration

Collaborate with development, product management, and operations teams to ensure alignment on quality objectives and priorities.Provide technical guidance and support to QA engineers, developers, and other stakeholders.Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination across teams to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Guidance and Training

Collaborate in the development and maintenance of updated training materials based on the Center of Excellence's (CoE) Methods of Work.Offer mentorship and training sessions to Quality Architects and Quality Engineers, focusing on tools, techniques, and best practices.Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the QA team, encouraging active participation and knowledge sharing.Share expertise and insights with cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and alignment on quality assurance initiatives.Collaborate in enabling the writing and maintenance of Methods of Work (MoWs), fostering growth and proficiency in Quality Engineering among WK Groups/Divisions.Provide guidance in adopting Agile Scrum and SAFe ceremonies, ensuring project teams fully grasp the significance and implementation of Agile/Scrum methodologies.Conduct dxg Methods of Work (MoW) training tailored for various stakeholders, from project owners to development and quality assurance teams.

Reporting

Provide regular progress updates and detailed reports to both peers and architect team management regarding automation progress, test results, and key performance metrics.Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams to raise awareness of critical issues, risks, and recommendations for improvement.Prepare summaries and presentations that effectively convey the impact of automation initiatives on project outcomes and align with business objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Software Engineering, or a related field. Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders.In-depth knowledge of software quality assurance principles, methodologies, and best practices.Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps.Knowledge of Test Automation scripts and programming languages.

Experience: 

Proven experience 5-8 Years in quality assurance and software testing, with a focus on test architecture and strategy. Demonstrated track record of successfully leading QE initiatives, improving testing processes, and driving quality improvements.Able to Train, Coach, and mentor scrum cadence.

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications: 

Certification in quality engineering or related fields is a plus.Scrum experience or certifications.Tricentis Tosca, and qTestAtlassian products as in Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket