Senior Test Architect

Company Description McFadyen Digital is the leading advisor and implementer of eCommerce Marketplace solutions During 15 years of implementing marketplaces we ve built dozens of platforms that cumulatively generate billions of dollars of gross merchandise value GMV We re honored to have supported 10 of the Fortune 500 with their digital marketplace initiatives Over 250 global brands like ABB AB InBev ACCO Albertsons American Red Cross American Eagle Outfitters US Army US Agriculture Dept and many more have entrusted their digital transformations to McFadyen We operate global offices across the US Brazil and India McFadyen Digital has been a trusted employer for 35 years and believes that people are the most important part of our company We re proud of our Great Place to Work certification Learn more about us at our website We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Test Architect who can lead and drive innovation and transformation in QA domain This person is expected to work hand in hand with the CoE Lead and drive Quality Assurance QA transformation initiatives and drive excellence in testing strategies and solutions The ideal candidate will bring expertise in QA transformation automation performance testing security testing API testing mobile application testing and a deep understanding of modern QA tools technologies and AI-driven testing tools GenAI Key Responsibilities Test Architect Leadership Lead Design and Implement a comprehensive QA transformation roadmap to align testing processes with organizational goals Drive innovation by introducing industry best practices frameworks and emerging QA technologies including AI-driven testing solutions Bring in efficiencies in QA processes and implement initiatives to reduce overall QA effort on projects Define and evangelize quality metrics ensuring consistent measurement and continuous improvement across all QA efforts Excellent customer management and people management skills Automation Tooling Architect and implement scalable test automation frameworks for functional performance and regression testing Lead the adoption of modern QA tools for CI CD pipelines API testing mobile testing security testing and GenAI-based testing tools Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration of QA tools AI-driven solutions and automation pipelines AI-Driven Testing Leverage GenAI-based tools to optimize test case generation data creation and defect prediction Drive innovation by introducing AI ML-powered frameworks for smarter and faster test execution Identify and implement tools that utilize natural language processing NLP for test scripting and result interpretation Performance Security Testing Define and execute comprehensive performance testing strategies to ensure system reliability and scalability under various conditions Lead security testing initiatives including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to ensure robust security practices API Mobile Application Testing Build and enhance testing strategies for API testing using modern tools like Postman Swagger and RestAssured Design mobile application testing frameworks ensuring optimal quality for both iOS and Android platforms Team Collaboration Mentorship Partner with cross-functional teams to define quality standards and ensure their adoption across the projects Mentor QA team by providing technical guidance training and leadership Foster a culture of quality-first development through collaboration knowledge-sharing and continuous feedback QA Metrics Reporting Define and track key performance indicators KPIs for testing effectiveness and efficiency Regularly communicate test results risks and recommendations to stakeholders Qualifications Experience Expertise 12 years of QA experience with at least 5 years in QA leadership role Proven expertise in QA transformation initiatives and building high-performing QA teams Hands-on experience with Automation Tools Selenium Appium Cypress Playwright etc Performance Testing Tools JMeter LoadRunner Gatling etc Security Testing OWASP Burp Suite ZAP etc API Testing Tools Postman Swagger RestAssured etc Mobile Testing Appium Espresso XCTest etc AI GenAI Tools Experience with Testsigma Functionize Testim io or similar AI-driven testing tools Strong knowledge of CI CD processes and tools Jenkins GitLab etc Familiarity with cloud-based testing environments and tools e g AWS Azure BrowserStack Soft Skills Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and mentor QA team members Education Bachelor s master s degree in computer science Information Technology or related field Preferred Qualifications Certification in QA domains e g ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Certified Agile Tester Experience with Agile Scrum development methodologies Hands-on experience with AI ML-driven QA tools and techniques including natural language-based test generation and defect analysis Additional Information What we can offer you A career with thought leaders who literally wrote the book on Marketplace Best Practices A career in the fast-paced world of retail eCommerce digital marketplaces and platform businesses A career with first movers who are deploying new business models and strategies worldwide A career in a flat management structure without a rigid hierarchy and bureaucracy A career in a culture that rewards creativity and innovation risk-taking and teamwork Core Values Client Focus Owning the Outcome Adaptable Caring Keywords Senior Test Architect QA leadership QA transformation test automation Selenium Appium Cypress Playwright performance testing JMeter LoadRunner Gatling security testing OWASP Burp Suite ZAP API testing Postman RestAssured Swagger mobile testing Espresso XCTest AI-driven testing GenAI testing tools Testsigma Functionize Testim io CI CD Jenkins GitLab cloud testing AWS Azure BrowserStack QA strategy NLP-based test generation defect prediction ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Certified Agile Tester Agile Scrum QA metrics quality assurance eCommerce Marketplace Platforms Adobe Commerce Magento Salesforce Commerce Cloud SFCC SAP Hybris Mirakl ChannelAdvisor IBM WebSphere Commerce BigCommerce Shopify Plus commercetools Oracle Commerce Elastic Path Spryker Technology Tools CRM Salesforce SaaS Sales PIM Product Information Management CPQ Configure Price Quote CMS Content Management Systems OMS Order Management Systems ERP Enterprise Resource Planning BI Tools Business Intelligence McFadyen s goal is to ensure that our clients are able to maximize the return on their technology investment by providing better service to their clients partners and internal teams At McFadyen we truly believe our employees are our most valuable asset Across our locations in the US Brazil and India we offer a world class work culture that enables top notch delivery for some of the world s most influential companies McFadyen Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity expression national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local law where applicable