Who are Test Architects?
A Test Architect is a highly skilled testing professional with years of experience and extensive knowledge in the field. They work at a senior level and have the responsibility of designing efficient solutions to address testing problems that present business-related challenges.
The responsibilities of a Test Architect are largely dependent on the organization they work for. In most cases, they design and configure test solutions in accordance to requirements. They also work closely with stakeholders to continuously improve their test processes and tools.
Test Architect is essentially a deep technical specialist focusing on design, implementation, use, and enablement of the testing function as well as the overall development function so they don’t do test management.
The responsibilities of a test architect may include:
- Supporting the Test Manager with their strategic goals for the Test Team by providing technical support.
- To assist in the design and delivery of the team’s overall testing methodology, have a wide understanding of testing methodologies, procedures, and techniques.
- Have the capacity to monitor the testing function’s efficiency and make adjustments based on insights acquired through analysis at all stages of the SDLC/STLC.
- Determine which tools and technologies can be deployed, keeping in mind what is already in use throughout the development function and the team’s skill set.
- Develop the test automation framework, harnesses, and code libraries so that the team can utilize and improve them across many projects.
Take charge of test infrastructure, including environments and software, and collaborate with teams like DevOps and Support on CI/CD and IT budgets. - To test and other business functions, provide technical know-how, documentation, and training.
Keep up with new process, practice, and technology advances so that they may be adopted in-house and used to improve the testing solutions.
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