IT Test Architect - Remote

Job Description

To improve efficiency, reduce waste, identify and implement solutions, meet project deadlines and accurately document the necessary requirements to be done in accordance with local / global strategic planning and standards in compliance to the Company's Integrity & Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy & S.H.E.Q. requirements and to perform delegated S.H.E.Q. tasks and duties & to inform superior about deviations

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum NQF 7 – BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology, Information Systems Engineering or Computer Science or relevant equivalent.
• 5+ years' experience IT Software Testing
• Proficient in designing Test Strategies and Test Automation Frameworks
• Experience working on complex software projects

The Job Requirements

Essential Experience in the following Technologies and Practices

• Experience in development and implementation of Quality Assurance methods / processes, software lifecycle, testing, planning, execution and defect tracking
• Experience with test automation tools (e.g. CBTA, Tricentis, TestCafe etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to foster an environment for ideation, prototyping and production
• Demonstrated business acumen to take from design to implementation and preferably experience scaling a concept
• Experience in IT Software Test Management and Systems Knowledge
• Experience with software development methodologies and practices (Agile, Scrum, etc.)
• Experience in Data Analysis and Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must have an excellent ability to multi-task effectively working on several projects synchronously
• Experience in rolling out initiatives that leverage multiplatform technologies
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
• Ability to perform the minimum required physical and mental requirements of the function

Not essential but would be valuable

• Domain Driven Design Experience

Outputs:

Requirements & Solution Design

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to understand product requirements and responsible for initial setup of new products within testing capability (support in defining requirements and resources).
• Design, develop, implement and continuously improve testing methodologies and processes (e.g. Test Strategy and Test Automation Framework) for the testing Capability and Products. Align test methodology and framework to industry best practices.
• Consult and support products with implementation of test methodologies defined (Master Test Plan), ensuring standardisation of processes throughout the organisation.
• Define and maintain all necessary testing documentation / artifacts in central location. Ensure content and structure of all testing documents / artifacts are well documented and maintained.
• Ensure compliance of test processes and procedures across current and pipeline portfolio initiatives, as per standards defined by the organization.
• Responsible for coordinating all central testing activities (e.g. meeting).
• Represent the testing capability at testing meetings and provide estimates for test automation activities.
• Define necessary testing metrics / KPI for Testing Capability and Products. Ensure test metrics are applied within the various products
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies and processes to ensure product quality. Provide prototypes and proof of concepts

Team & Technical Leadership

• Define and implement the testing principles, guideline and test frameworks for applications according to Daimler standards.
• Collaborate with Test Architects and Tools and Technology capability to help establish and grow technical processes and practices.
• Work closely with Scrum teams as part of an Agile development process.
• Define and coordinate training required for testing capability team members