Staff Software Test Architect

Skills and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 12-15 years of Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks, including the ability to design, implement, and maintain test automation solutions.
• Proficient in coding and modifying complex automated software testing programs, both at the system level and front-end applications.
• In depth understanding of Linux operating system internals
• Knowledge of system controllers (scanners preferred) working, development and testing is desirable
• Good experience with Atlassian suite of products including JIRA, Bit Bucket, Confluence, Test Management tools like TestRail and Version Control Systems such as Git, Subversion, and integration tools like Jenkins.
• Good understanding of software development processes and testing methodologies, with the ability to collaborate effectively across development and testing teams.
• Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines for automated testing.
• Ability to work with various testing tools, including Robot Framework, TestNG, Python, C, C++ and other relevant test automation libraries.
• Experience in writing clear, detailed test cases and maintaining accurate documentation of test results.
• Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization and collaborative abilities
• Excellent communication skills particularly in English (fluently spoken and written) in addition to any local language spoken at the place of work.
• Great at Collaboration and Influencing with a Global mindset and cultural awareness.
• Proven matrix and stakeholder management skills/experience working virtually in diverse teams.
• The ability to make effective, timely decisions in a complex, global market by sourcing and analysing critical information and paves the way for progress.
• The understanding and recognition of the organization’s commercial environment and positioning themselves, their role and their actions to support the organization’s commercial success.
• The ability to engage, challenge and work effectively with others.
• The ability and motivation to persistently pursue and achieve effective results which drive the business forward.
• Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.
• Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
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