Test Architect

We are searching for a Test Architect for a Direct Placement assignment with one of our premier clients in the USA

Position: Test Architect
Location: Remote
Role: C2C

Must-Have: Exposure to Retail and Supply Chain Applications

Duties and Responsibilities:
The role of Test Analyst is more intricate than it sounds. A Test Analyst's duties include more than just running tests. The following list of duties and responsibilities popped up most in our research of several Test Analyst job descriptions.

Participate in the Development Process
For a Test Analyst to perform their other duties and responsibilities, he or she must be an active participant in the software development process. The Test Analyst often collaborates with the software development team during the incubation phase. Although Test Analyst is a very technical job, this particular duty requires competency in small group communication. Test Analysts are also involved in the software review process, as they are typically the person who identifies a bug and presents it to the software development team.

Analyze Application Requirements and Design Documents
An effective Test Analyst has to be able to read and analyze application requirements and design documents. This requires a basic understanding of software development industry jargon. This duty also requires above average analytical skills, as Test Analysts must be able to conceptualize the design process in order to address potential problems preemptively.

Develop Comprehensive Testing Structures
Test Analysts have to be able to bounce back and forth between being big-picture and detail-orientated. They must be able to see the big picture of a project to know the role all of the features in regards to the user experience. They have to be able to think as both a developer and average user in order to develop a testing structure that covers all bases.

Develop Test Plans
The Test Analyst is responsible for developing the test plans and protocol. They must ensure all test plans created adhere to both industry regulations and company standards. This duty also requires a degree of teamwork, as these test plans have to be communicated to the project's stakeholders.

Execute Tests and Analyze / Document Results
This is where the Test Analyst spends their most valuable time. This is where the work of all of their aforementioned duties comes together. First they run their diagnostic tests. After that, they analyze the results and present their findings to decision-makers. If they find an issue, they meet with the software development team to address it.

Test Analyst Skills
Test Analysts are not as one-dimensional as one would think. It is a profession that requires much more than computer skills. Test Analysts have to be big-picture thinkers, yet they also must have an above average attention to detail. Identifying the source of a bug can be as small as a single error in one line of code. They have to have to be able to see the big picture of a project in order to develop tests that can find these small errors. In addition to their technical skills, Test Analysts must have certain soft skills to excel at their job. The following sections are a collection of skills we found to be most prominent in our analysis of Test Analyst job descriptions.

Core skills:
Attention to detail
Ability to see the big picture
Planning and organizational skills
Proficiency in document and report writing
Ability to work in a team
Awareness of Software Development Life Cycle
Logical and critical thinking skills
Proficiency with Agile Development software

Advanced Skills
Deep knowledge of software development
Project management skills
Coding experience

Tools of the Trade
Program testing software, such as Hewlett Packard LoadRunner
Web application development software, such as Apache Struts or Apache Tomcat

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