A minimum 3 days a week on site from day one is a MUST (NO EXCEPTION).

qTest Architect (Test Design and Test Execution experience)

As a qTest Architect with expertise in Test Design, the role emphasizes creating and structuring test cases, scenarios, and workflows for optimal coverage, efficiency, and alignment with quality standards. This involves a deep understanding of test design principles, effective use of qTest capabilities, and the ability to facilitate high-quality test management across the organization. Candidate should have previous experience of implementing and organizing test cases in the format for eg: Domain -> Application -> Capabilities -> Key Functionalities.

Below are some of the key responsibilities and skills:

1. Test Design Strategy:

• Define comprehensive test design strategies that align with project goals and testing standards.

• Develop structured test case libraries in qTest that maximize coverage, ensure reusability, and reduce maintenance effort.

• Work with QA teams to identify gaps in test coverage and address them proactively.

2. qTest Management:

• Configure, customize, and manage the qTest tool according to project needs.

• Ensure seamless integration of qTest with CI/CD pipelines and other tools like Jira, Jenkins, and Git.

• Maintain qTest project configurations, workflows, and user permissions.

3. Automation Framework Development:

• Create and optimize automation frameworks using tools compatible with qTest, such as Selenium, Appium, or Tricentis Tosca.

• Drive best practices for automation, including script maintenance and version control.

4. qTest Implementation and Configuration:

• Configure qTest to support advanced test design needs, such as custom fields, workflows, and test case linking.

• Leverage qTest’s features, like Parameters and Data Sets, to create modular and data-driven test cases.

5. Collaboration with Development and Business Teams:

• Coordinate with development, product, testers and business teams to define clear test scenarios based on requirements and user stories.

• Ensure all relevant test cases are linked to requirements, allowing traceability within qTest.

• Provide training and support to team members on using qTest effectively.

6. Best Practices and Guidelines:

• Establish and promote best practices for test design, organization, and execution within qTest.

• Guide team members on effective usage of qTest for organizing test cases, applying test design patterns, and using exploratory testing techniques.

• Regularly review and update test cases, scenarios, and suites to ensure they stay current with evolving product functionality.

7. Automation Integration:

• Design test cases with automation in mind, ensuring they are modular and easy to integrate with automation frameworks.

• Work closely with automation engineers to align test design with automation strategies.

8. Monitoring and Reporting:

• Use qTest reporting and analytics to track test coverage, progress, and quality metrics.

• Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders based on test design and execution data within qTest.

Skills and Qualifications:

A. Expertise in Test Design:

• Proficient in test design techniques (e.g., boundary testing, equivalence partitioning) and able to apply these within qTest.

• Strong understanding of designing data-driven, modular, and reusable test cases.

B. qTest Mastery:

• Extensive experience configuring and managing qTest, including workflows, test case versioning, and integrations with tools like Jira.

• Familiar with advanced qTest features like Requirements Traceability, Parameters, and Data Sets.

C. Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Effective at gathering and analyzing requirements to design clear, comprehensive test scenarios.

• Strong communicator who can explain complex test design concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

D. Continuous Improvement:

• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices to continually refine and optimize test design.

• Skilled in identifying and eliminating inefficiencies within test design and execution.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency with qTest and other test management tools. (Mandatory)

• Certification in Qtest (Mandatory)

• Experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Appium, Tricentis Tosca) - Mandatory

• Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (Jenkins, GitLab) - Mandatory

• Minimum 12 to 15 years’ experience in Software Testing

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and collaboration tools (Jira).

• Ability to analyze complex systems and define clear testing requirements.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 15 + years’ experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance

• 12+ years of experience in test automation, with a focus on Tricentis Tosca.

• Proven experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks using Tricentis Tosca.

• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.

• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for test automation, such as Selenium, Java, C#, or Python.

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and working in Agile development teams is mandatory

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Strong leadership abilities, with a track record of leading and mentoring teams.

• Tricentis Tosca certification (e.g., Tricentis Certified Tosca Automation Engineer) is a mandatory.

This role is critical for organizations looking to optimize and scale their testing processes efficiently, especially within environments relying heavily on Tricentis qTest for test management.