Principal Quality Engineering Architect

Leadership 

• Drive strategic quality initiatives at a divisional level working closely with CTOs & supporting technical leadership 

• Provide comprehensive 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. 

• Cultivate a solid, resilient, and high-value QE Team for the organization, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning. 

• 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 

• Innovate quality engineering policies processes, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency andre-use across the organization. 

• Implement metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to measure and monitor the effectiveness of quality engineering processes. 

Innovation 

• Challenge the status quo of the current Quality industry paradigms and determine the evolving role of QE in the new GenAI technology universe 

• 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. 

• Advise on the strategic direction of Quality Engineering within */dxg, promoting awareness of the importance of quality engineering and driving initiatives to improve a quality culture, processes, and outcomes. 

Test Architecture Design 

• Design and implement robust test architectures and frameworks to support automated testing, performance testing, and continuous integration. 

• Define 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. 

• Design comprehensive QE solutions that align with the organization's business objectives, development methodologies, and technology stack. 

Tools Framework 

• Design and implement robust test architectures and frameworks to support automated testing, performance testing, and continuous integration. 

• Define 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. 

• Design 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. 

Performance Testing 

• Design and develop performance testing strategies to assess system scalability, reliability, and responsiveness. 

• Identify performance bottlenecks, analyze test results, and provide recommendations for optimization. 

• Collaborate with development teams to implement performance improvements and ensure scalability. 

• Implement techniques such as parallel testing and distributed execution to accelerate testing cycles. 

• Monitor test execution results and identify opportunities for performance improvements.. 

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 

• Develop and maintain updated training materials based on the Center of Excellence's (CoE) Methods of Work. 

• Oversee the management, review, and dissemination of the Method of Work library to ensure accessibility and relevance. 

• 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. 

• Equip individuals and teams with the knowledge and expertise required to excel in Quality Engineering through comprehensive training and mentorship. 

• Enable Methods of Work (MoWs) writing and maintenance, 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 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 executive summaries and presentations that effectively convey the impact of automation initiatives on project outcomes and align with business objectives. 

• Establish and co-lead the Quality governance process to identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact the quality of software products. 

• Develop risk management strategies and implement controls to minimize the likelihood and impact of quality-related risks. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, 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. Or equivalent experience or training
• Proven experience (8-10 years) in quality assurance and software testing, with a focus on test architecture and strategy. 
• Experience designing and implementing comprehensive QE strategies, tools, frameworks, and solutions across complex software projects or organizations.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully leading QE initiatives, improving testing processes, and driving quality improvements.
• Able to Train, Coach, and mentor scrum cadence. Or equivalent experience or training