QA Software Test Automation Architect

We require a seasoned QA professional with 5 to 10 years proven track record of software testing.

A seasoned QA automation architect with experience in continuous delivery

We are looking at 3 or more large-scale implementations of QAA/CD in large organization

Ability to articulate a vision in automation and execute against it

Comfortable communication at CxO level

Has previously worked with nearshore teams

Has clear and deep understanding of overall Software Development processes.

Understands clearly where, when and how quality checks are required to be built in through the SDLC and has prior experience in building such quality practices.

Is motivated to drive quality process improvements in a holistic manner.

Has experience in structuring and recommending such improvements that include various segments of the organization that may or may not be under his direct influence.

Experience in implementing quality process improvements by analyzing existing QA maturity models, measure the process and provide a solution/deployment approach based on the gaps.

Solid experience in working on multi-tier architectures complex applications.

Has extensive experience in working on automation tools e.g Selenium webdriver, Docker, Cucumber or related source tools.

Hands-on experience in setting up an automation framework and continuous automation and regression testing process.

Good experience in continuous delivery and integration process with tools like Jenkins, Maven.

Good experience in working with distributed teams in Agile development methodologies.

Should have experience with effective metrics collection, analysis and suggest corrective actions.

This is a 6 month contract based in Maidenhead.

Rate is negotiable.