Test Architect/Practice Lead- TCoE

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About the role

COUNTRY Financial is seeking a highly motivated Software Test Architect /Automation Practice Lead for the TCoE team. This senior role offers an excellent opportunity to own and deliver the direction and strategy of Quality Assurance and Quality Engineering (QA/QE) practices throughout Country Technology. With the increasing focus on quality at speed, our requirement to deliver QA and QE services increases, leading to a demand for technical testing practices in the pipeline and CI platforms emphasizing earlier test automation. This position allows a hybrid work (onsite & remote).

How does a Test Architect make an impact?

The role will be quite varied and will fall under 5 broad areas:

• Providing leadership in developing, educating, and implementing test automation frameworks.
• Delivery & governance of Testing tools (both Automation and management).
• Technical Test design consultancy, including proof of concepts.
• Working with the application groupings to improve the test automation capabilities and maturity.

You will be working with a variety of teams across multiple application areas, either bringing in new services or improving the delivery of existing projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Provide leadership in developing, educating, and implementing test automation frameworks.
• Governance: Oversee the delivery and governance of testing tools (both automation and management).
• Consultancy: Offer technical test design consultancy, including proof of concepts.
• Improvement: Work with application groupings to improve test automation capabilities and maturity.
• Strategy Development: Develop and deliver the strategy for expanding QA/QE automation capabilities.
• Evangelism: Promote test automation both internally and externally.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve the QA/QE practice.
• Talent Attraction: Ensure top talent is attracted into the practice.

Technology Integration:

• Proof of Concepts: Conduct test automation proof of values and tooling recommendations.
• Demos: Provide demos to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Solutions: Provide QA/QE automation solutions and estimates for projects.
• Presentations: Confidently present solutions and demos to stakeholders, both virtually and in-person.
• Dependencies: Understand wider dependencies to make QA/QE effective.

Consulting on Test Automation:

• Stakeholder Consultation: Consult with key business stakeholders to optimize quality activities for speed, reliability, and sustainability.
• Quality Improvement: Provide solutions to improve the quality and speed of system and software delivery.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Expertise: Expertise in Software Quality Assurance practices and hands on test automation (Python, Pytest, Selenium, Roboframework, API, and other automation test frameworks).
• Experience: Proven background in delivering successful test automation projects and experience (2 to 5+ years) as a team leader.
• Methodologies: Experience with IT development methodologies (e.g., Agile/SAFE, waterfall).
• Autonomy: Ability to take ownership of the practice and work autonomously.
• Flexibility: Flexible and able to cope with a constantly changing, dynamic environment.
• Pressure Handling: Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team Player: Open-minded and collaborative.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to think outside the box.
• Customer Centric: Proactive attitude with a customer-centric approach.
• Communication: Excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
• Test Data Management: Experience in test data management.
• Test Environment Management: Experience in test environment management.

How does this role make an impact?

• Develops and maintains test strategy and plan for functional and non-functional requirements testing. - Handles test case design, test data mining and test execution for functional and non-functional tests. - Plan, document, track and coordinates testing, handles requirements traceability, metrics, defect, issue and risk management. - Develops test summary reports, dashboards to communicate vital test status, issues and risks to key stakeholders and helps in go, no-go decisions. - Demonstrates passion for quality and strives for continuous improvements to deliver a better-quality product in a cost-effective way and faster.

Do you have what we're looking for?

Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.

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Base Pay Range:

$91,200-$125,400

The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

Incentive Pay:

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We're a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won't get lost in the shuffle. You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You'll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Come join our team at COUNTRY today!