An assignment for a Test Strategist is available for an organization. The role focuses on defining and aligning an overarching, risk-based test strategy for a complete software solution. The focus is on ensuring that all components, integrations, and end-to-end business processes are validated consistently and effectively. This includes both functional and non-functional quality aspects such as performance, security, resilience, and operational readiness.
The test strategy forms the framework within which various teams execute their detailed test plans and activities.
What you do
- Establish and maintain the overarching test strategy for the software solution
- Define the test scope, objectives, principles, dependencies, assumptions
- Determine the required test levels and test types, such as System Testing, System Integration Testing, End-to-End Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Performance Testing, and Security Testing
- Develop a risk-based test approach aligned with business criticality, technical complexity
- Define the test automation strategy and determine which tests are executed automatically or manually
- Establish guidelines for test environments and test data
- Organize test governance and alignment between development, testing, architecture, business, and other stakeholders
- Define quality criteria, quality gates, and entry/exit criteria
- Oversee defect management, risk management, test coverage, and quality reporting
- Monitor the connection between the overarching test strategy and the detailed test plans of the involved teams
- Continuously evaluate and adjust the test strategy based on changes in architecture, scope, risks, or delivery approach
Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent by experience
- Demonstrable experience in software testing and quality assurance within complex IT environments
- Experience in developing end-to-end test strategies for large-scale software solutions
- Experience with system integration and end-to-end testing
- Experience with test automation and test governance
- Experience with Agile, DevOps, and/or hybrid delivery models
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to align different teams around a common quality approach
- Decisive and results-oriented
- Strong organizational and coordinating skills
- Risk-aware and quality-oriented
- Ability to translate complex technical matters into clear guidelines and strategies
What they ask
- Thorough knowledge of software test methodologies and quality processes
- Knowledge of risk-based testing
- Knowledge of functional and non-functional testing
- Insight into test automation frameworks and CI/CD processes
- Knowledge of test management, defect management
- Understanding of software architectures, integrations, and complex IT landscapes
- Knowledge of performance, security, and resilience testing
Desired.
- ISTQB Advanced or Expert certification
- Experience within enterprise environments with multiple integrated applications
- Experience with test automation and quality platforms such as Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, Selenium, or comparable tools
Deliverables. The main outcome of this role is a supported and executable Software Solution Test Strategy that provides direction for:
- Scope & Objectives
- Risk Assessment
- Test Levels & Test Types
- Test Approach
- Test Automation
- Test Environments & Test Data
- Roles & Governance
- Quality Metrics
- Entry & Exit Criteria
- Release Readiness
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