Quality Engineering Architect

Project Role : Quality Engineering Architect Project Role Description : Develop end-to-end testing architectures using new and innovative testing products and solutions. Provide technical leadership and strategic direction in quality engineering. Must have skills : Functional Test Planning Good to have skills : NA Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: As a Quality Engineering Architect, a typical day involves designing comprehensive testing frameworks that span the entire software development lifecycle. This role focuses on creating innovative testing solutions and architectures that enhance product quality and reliability. The position requires providing strategic guidance and technical leadership to ensure that quality engineering practices align with organizational goals and industry advancements. Collaboration with various teams to integrate testing methodologies and continuously improve testing processes is a key aspect of the daily routine. Roles & Responsibilities: - Execute test cases accurately and can follow test steps. - Perform functional (ST/SIT) and regression testing. - Raise defects with clear steps to replicate and evidence. - Can understand User Stories or BRD. - Domain Knowledge - experience working in any Banking domain so tester will understand quickly what to test and can raise correct defects. - Attention to detail and proper time management to meet test cycles. - Experience in Test management/defect tools (i.e Jira). - Expected to perform independently and become an SME. - Required active participation/contribution in team discussions. - Contribute in providing solutions to work related problems. - Lead efforts to identify and implement improvements in testing strategies and processes. - Mentor junior team members to foster skill development and knowledge sharing. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of quality objectives with project goals. Professional & Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Functional Test Planning. - Strong knowledge of designing and implementing test architectures for complex software systems. - Experience in developing scalable and maintainable test frameworks. - Ability to analyze and optimize testing processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. - Familiarity with various testing methodologies and quality assurance best practices. - Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 10 years of experience in Functional Test Planning. - This position is based at our Chennai office. - A 15 years full time education is required. 15 years full time education About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.