Director, Architecture - Dorchester Center, United States - Fidelity Investments

Description

Job Description:

The Role

As the Director of Architecture in Quality Engineering, you'll spearhead innovation and excellence within the Quality Engineering domain of our Workplace Investing (WI) division. This pivotal leadership position involves charting the technical course for functional, automation, and performance testing activities across various products. Collaborating extensively with architecture, development, and testing teams, you will ensure our quality objectives align with the organization's high standards.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Educational Background: A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or information Technology is essential.
• Architectural Prowess: Demonstrated capability in architecting, designing, and developing scalable test automation frameworks and platforms.
• Quality Focus: A proven history of enhancing software quality within large-scale, complex, and critical systems.
• SDLC Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Testing Expertise: Extensive experience in Functional, Integration, Regression, Performance, and User Acceptance testing across a variety of software applications (UI, APIs, ETL, Database, Mobile, event-based, serverless, etc.).
• Tools Proficiency: Hands-on experience with a broad range of testing tools, including but not limited to:
  • API Testing: Karate, REST Assured, Insomnia
  • UI Testing: Selenium, PlayWright
  • ETL/Data Testing: iCEDQ, Python
  • Mobile Testing: Appium, SeeTest
  • Performance Testing: CloudTest, RushHour, JMeter
  • Chaos Testing: Gremlin
  • Data & Service Virtualization: Delphix, WireMock
• Management Skills: Strong experience in Test Case Management, Test Data Management, measuring Test Coverage, and Test Reporting (e.g., Xray, Sealights, IBM Optim).
• Cloud & DevOps: Solid background working with Cloud technologies (AWS & Azure), IT infrastructure, and modern DevOps architectures and tools (e.g., Jenkins).
• Documentation & Regulations: Proficiency in maintaining test platform architecture documentation and knowledge of data governance practices (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Innovative Technologies: Experience with Blockchain and AI/ML applications will be considered a plus.
• Analytical Abilities: Exceptional problem-solving skills with a knack for quickly grasping core business functions and processes.
• Project Management: Capability to manage multiple concurrent projects, activities, and tasks effectively under time constraints.
• Communication Skills: Outstanding facilitation, presentation, documentation, and influencing skills, suitable for engaging both business partners and technologists.
• Industry Experience: Previous experience in the financial sector is advantageous.

What You'll Deliver

In this role, you'll drive quality engineering strategies and influence the future of technological solutions within the WI division. Through your leadership, innovation, and technical expertise, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and elevating our software quality standards, ensuring the delivery of exceptional value to our clients and stakeholders.

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Information Technology