Agile Test Architect--ROAD WARRIOR - (US-Anywhere in the USA)

Agile Test Architect--ROAD WARRIOR - (US-Anywhere in the USA)

Compensation: $120K - $150K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: CJA22

Responsibilities:
- Develop/implement strategies for manual and automated testing on agile projects
- Lead meetings to elicit, clarify, and prioritize test requirements
- Recommend and justify mix of manual and automated testing to be used
- Define phase entrance/exit criteria, including readiness for environments and test data
- Evaluate, select, and implement automated test frameworks; train others to maintain


Minimum Qualifications:

7+ years of IT experience with 3+ years in a software quality assurance leadership role
Broad technical knowledge of N-tiered architectures, web technologies, and test tools
Demonstrable experience working on iterative projects or testing early-stage code
Understanding of one or more agile methods such as: XP, Scrum, TDD, BDD, Lean, Crystal
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Must be willing to travel


Preferred Qualifications:
BS in Computer Science or related field
5+ years in a technical capacity (e.g. programmer, white box tester, automation engineer)
Scripting skills in one or more languages such as: Ruby, Perl, Python, JavaScript, or VBscript
Understanding of one or more test frameworks such as: Fitnesse, Selenium, Watir, JUnit
Understanding of continuous integration tools such as: Cruise Control, Maven

Strong test estimation skills
Passion for continuous improvement
Prior experience working in an onsite/offshore model
Experience managing and leading teams
Experience with sales and pre-sales support
Experience in one or more of the following industry segments is desired (in order of preference):
Investment Banking
Financial Services
Banking & Consumer Credit