Lead Quality Engineering Architect

LOCATION:  Chicago, IL; Riverwoods, IL Princeton, NJ; New York, NY; Coppell, TX; Philadelphia, PA; Denver, CO; Waltham, MA

Hybrid – 8 days a month in the office

The Lead QE Architect works as a technical leader, playing a central role in defining and establishing technical and strategic direction for the */dxg Engineering organization. Be a change leader, working with agile teams to design and implement test practices, and test automation and how and what to test. Be a part of improving quality and reducing release timelines of our products. You will report to an Associate Director, Software Quality Assurance.

This role will be based in a hybrid work location

Job Description

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, and high-value QE Team for our organization, promoting a culture of excellence and learning.

• Provide technical guidance to QE teams, helping them solve complex technical challenges, adopt new technologies, and improve testing effectiveness.

Quality Engineering Standards

• Establish and enforce quality engineering policies processes, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.

• Conduct test automation code reviews, quality gates, and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices.

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

Innovation

• 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 programs to improve a quality culture, processes, and outcomes.

Test Strategy Development

• Collaborate with partners to define test goals, scope, and requirements for software projects.

• Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans aligned with project goals, timelines, quality goals, and quality standards.

• Identify testing methodologies, and techniques best suited for each project's unique requirements.

• Identify opportunities to use automation for maximizing test coverage and minimizing manual effort.

Test Architecture Design

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

• Define 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 our goals, development methodologies, and technology stack.

Tools Framework

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

• Define 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 our goals, 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 performance testing strategies to assess system scalability, reliability, and responsiveness.

• Identify performance bottlenecks, analyze test results, a