Enterprise Architect

Title: Enterprise Architect Mandatory skills:Test Automation,white box, black box testing, regression testing, software testing, QA,web application architecture, web application deployment, web UI, Back End processing,REST API, SDLC lifecycle, ALM, Application Lifecycle Management,JIRA, Confluence, TFS, Tricentis Tosca, QTest,Waterfall, Agile,technical guidance, technical automation, dashboards, use case review, automation architecture,testing, test framework, test cases, test scripts, test progress, test strategy,software development,software QA methodologies, tools, process Description:As a Test Automation Architect, you’ll serve as a key contributor; designing and building automation to enable all aspects of software testing. To succeed in this role, you’ll need technical automation knowledge, and the capability and desire to lead a team of testers. You will provide guidance and oversight to ensure teams can successfully develop and maintain test suites. You’ll research and recommend testing tools and create plans to implement them.You will be a thought leader for the testing team, especially in areas such as functional quality assurance, automated testing, continuous delivery integration, and performance engineering. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued.Roles & Responsibilities:• Help promote a culture of diversity and inclusion within the department and the larger organization• Provide technical guidance to testing team members• Design, build, and support an automated test framework for web applications, reporting and dashboards• Strong project management, organizational skills, and critical thinking skills• Research new tools and testing approaches and execute and monitor their implementation• Monitor automation projects and ensure projects are completed on schedule• Identify testable events and develop the test cases / test scripts• Participate in requirements & use case reviews, and provide estimates for resources and testing schedules• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and peers• Create test progress reporting for stakeholdersRequired Experience and Attributes• BS or MS in Computer Science or professional work equivalent• 5+ years of Test lead experience.• 7+ years of experience in Test Automation or software development• Coaching/ team leadership experience• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes• Strong communications skills on all levels• Knowledge of white box and black box testing• Exceptional problem-solving, investigative, and root cause analysis skills• Understanding of multi-tier web application architecture and deployment• Experience with regression testing• Experience testing dynamic web UIs and Back End processing• Experience with REST API's and standards• Knowledge and experience with full SDLC lifecycle• ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) experience (i.e JIRA, Confluence, TFS)• Good understanding of Waterfall and Agile methodology• Accuracy / Attention to DetailDesired Experience• Experience with Tricentis Tosca and QTest• Software development experience VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions. Contact Details : VIVA USA INC.3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 | http://www.viva-it.com