Job Description

Company DescriptionCompany DescriptionMcFadyen Digital is the leading advisor and implementer of eCommerce Marketplace solutions. During 15 years of implementing marketplaces, wexe2x80x99ve built dozens of platforms that cumulatively generate billions of dollars of gross merchandise value (GMV). Wexe2x80x99re honored to have supported 10% of the Fortune 500 with their digital marketplace initiatives. Over 250 global brands like ABB, AB InBev, ACCO, Albertsons, American Red Cross, American Eagle Outfitters, US Army, US Agriculture Dept, (and many more) have entrusted their digital transformations to McFadyen. We operate global offices across the US, Brazil, and India. McFadyen Digital has been a trusted employer for 35 years and believes that people are the most important part of our company. Wexe2x80x99re proud of our Great Place to Work certification.Learn more about us at our website:We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Test Architect who can lead and drive innovation and transformation in QA domain. This person is expected to work hand in hand with the CoE Lead and drive Quality Assurance (QA) transformation initiatives and drive excellence in testing strategies and solutions. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in QA transformation, automation, performance testing, security testing, API testing, mobile application testing, and a deep understanding of modern QA tools, technologies, and AI-driven testing tools (GenAI).Key ResponsibilitiesTest Architect Leadership

• Lead, Design and Implement a comprehensive QA transformation roadmap to align testing processes with organizational goals.
• Drive innovation by introducing industry best practices, frameworks, and emerging QA technologies, including AI-driven testing solutions.
• Bring in efficiencies in QA processes and implement initiatives to reduce overall QA effort on projects
• Define and evangelize quality metrics, ensuring consistent measurement and continuous improvement across all QA efforts.
• Excellent customer management and people management skills

Automation & Tooling

• Architect and implement scalable test automation frameworks for functional, performance, and regression testing.
• Lead the adoption of modern QA tools for CI/CD pipelines, API testing, mobile testing, security testing, and GenAI-based testing tools.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration of QA tools, AI-driven solutions, and automation pipelines.

AI-Driven Testing

• Leverage GenAI-based tools to optimize test case generation, data creation, and defect prediction.
• Drive innovation by introducing AI/ML-powered frameworks for smarter and faster test execution.
• Identify and implement tools that utilize natural language processing (NLP) for test scripting and result interpretation.

Performance & Security Testing

• Define and execute comprehensive performance testing strategies to ensure system reliability and scalability under various conditions.
• Lead security testing initiatives, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, to ensure robust security practices.

API & Mobile Application Testing

• Build and enhance testing strategies for API testing using modern tools like Postman, Swagger, and RestAssured.
• Design mobile application testing frameworks, ensuring optimal quality for both iOS and Android platforms.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Partner with cross-functional teams to define quality standards and ensure their adoption across the projects.
• Mentor QA team by providing technical guidance, training, and leadership.
• Foster a culture of quality-first development through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous feedback.

QA Metrics & Reporting

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for testing effectiveness and efficiency.
• Regularly communicate test results, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.

QualificationsExperience & Expertise * 12+ years of QA experience, with at least 5 years in QA leadership role.

• Proven expertise in QA transformation initiatives and building high-performing QA teams.
• Hands-on experience with:

• Automation Tools: Selenium, Appium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.
• Performance Testing Tools: JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, etc.
• Security Testing: OWASP, Burp Suite, ZAP, etc.
• API Testing Tools: Postman, Swagger, RestAssured, etc.
• Mobile Testing: Appium, Espresso, XCTest, etc.
• AI/GenAI Tools: Experience with Testsigma, Functionize, Testim.io, or similar AI-driven testing tools.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud-based testing environments and tools (e.g., AWS, Azure, BrowserStack).

Soft Skills * Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and mentor QA team members.

Education * Bachelorxe2x80x99s/masterxe2x80x99s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.Preferred Qualifications * Certification in QA domains (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, Certified Agile Tester).

• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML-driven QA tools and techniques, including natural language-based test generation and defect analysis.

Additional InformationOur Core Values: Client Focus, Owning the Outcome, Adaptable, CaringKeywords: Quality Assurance, E-commerce, Marketplace, Software Testing, Test Scripts, Bug Reporting.McFadyenxe2x80x99s goal is to ensure that our clients are able to maximize the return on their technology investment by providing better service to their clients, partners and internal teams. At McFadyen we truly believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Across our locations in the US, Brazil, and India, we offer a world class work culture that enables top notch delivery for some of the worldxe2x80x99s most influential companies.McFadyen Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law, where applicable.

McFadyen Digital