Tech Mahindra

Key Responsibilities: Thought Leadership : Understand Market Trends and Implement best practices and tools. Participate in awards like NASTA, TESTA. Test Case Design: Design and develop comprehensive test cases to cover functional and non-functional requirements. Test Script Development: Create and maintain test scripts using various testing tools and frameworks. Test Data Management: Identify and manage test data requirements, including data creation, masking, and provisioning. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, testing, Scrum Master and operations, to ensure smooth testing activities. Test Case Review: Review and maintain test cases to ensure they are up-to-date and relevant. Requirements : o 15+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on test design and development. o Strong understanding of STLC techniques, testing methodologies and tools. Well versed with Agile and Waterfall methodology. o Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyse complex issues and provide effective solutions. o Design and develop comprehensive test cases and test scripts to cover functional and non functional requirements. o Thought Leadership in Software testing area. Understand market trends and apply those trends for project. Provide Guidance for innovation and AI enabled solution in testing area. o Mentor team for Technical White paper publishing at international forums. o Identify and manage test requirements, including data creation, masking and provisioning. o Collaborate with test environment teams to set up and configure test environments. o Execute test cases (if required) , analyse results and identify defects. o Report and track defects, collaborating with development teams to resolve issues. o Work closely with other QC team members to automate the execution and verification of reports created by the various company products. o Work closely with various Dev team members to understand testing objectives and ensure that problems are resolved in a timely and efficient manner. o Prepare Reusable functions, which improve the robustness, re-usability, and maintainability of their test scripts. o Review and escalate environment issues. o Co-ordinate with test leads and external teams to ensure the completion of the project on schedule. o Report progress of Automation scripting, framework or automation execution, issues with test cases, test data, application. o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. o Strong technical expertise in test automation. Experience with test automation tools, such as Selenium, Cypress, AccelQ, AVO, TOSCA, UiPath, Appium, or Cucumber. o Having competencies around DevOps, Continuous Testing, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery. Experience with DevOps tools, such as Jenkins, Docker, or Kubernetes. o Hands on experience in any of the COTS products in scope -SalesForce, ServiceNow, SAP , Oracle- CRM, NetCracker is mandatory o Certifications in test automation, such as Certified Test Automation Engineer (CTAE) or any market leading test automation tool certification like TOSCA, UiPath etc Nice to Have: Scripting Languages: Experience with scripting languages, such as Python or Java.

Years of Experience: 15+ Years Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Solution Architect to join our dynamic team in Reading, UK. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in Application Architecture and will be responsible for designing and implementing robust application solutions that align with our business objectives. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of software development processes and architecture best practices. Responsibilities: Design and develop application architecture frameworks that support business goals and enhance system performance. Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform. Lead architectural discussions and design reviews, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Conduct performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting of applications. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the application architecture remains relevant and competitive. Document architecture designs, decisions, and processes for future reference and compliance. Mandatory Skills: Proven expertise in Application Architecture with a strong portfolio of successful projects. In depth knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, etc.). Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture. Experience with API design and integration, including RESTful and SOAP services. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, or Python. Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non technical stakeholders. Preferred Skills: Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman). Knowledge of data architecture and database design principles. Experience in leading large scale application development projects. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. 15+ years of experience in software development and application architecture. Relevant certifications in architecture or cloud technologies are a plus. If you are a passionate and experienced Application Architect looking to make a significant impact in a fast paced environment, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative team.