The Test Automation Architect is a senior position responsible for the Software Quality Engineering team, leading our Quality Engineering programs, and will help coordinate QA processes, driving test automation methods, risk analysis, resource planning and estimating for client projects. Reporting to the Director, Software Quality Assurance Review/Prepare test automation solutions Design automation frameworks Lead the implementation of test strategy, plans, and execution Support automation script development and optimization Recommend new tools, techniques, and methodologies to improve quality and productivity Collaborate with scrum/product teams to strategize and align long term solution for test automation Align automation processes, tools, and strategies with our goals Enforce best practices for automation Standardize compliance for QE Automation Improve automation processes Design and execute, monitor, and improve testing process for a testing engagement. As an Individual Contributor – the Architect needs to have the ability to meet deadlines and work independently. Oversee/ensure the quality of test plans, test cases, test matrix, and bug reporting Scripting and development experience in a broad range of programming languages. Database (RDBMS) technology understanding with hands on experience in SQL and procedural languages. Advanced experience in Cloud (preferably Azure cloud) Position Description & Responsibilities: The QA Architect guides the test automation strategy. The architect sets the technical direction for the QA work and leads the test automation team. The Architect works closely with development and the test team to meet the quality goals of the organization. Establish design principles for QA automation and Performance Testing Present options and recommendations Design and maintain the test automation frameworks Architect modular and reusable automated testing solutions that satisfy client requirements. Work with the test team to identify new automation opportunities. Mentor the test automation team. Contribute to managing of test environments. Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information. Develop and maintain a planning model that estimates the Value of test automation. Report actual ROI Keep current with advances in automation methodologies and tools. Research, evaluation, and deployment of new test tools. Experience with Azure DevOps / Jenkins or other CI applications/software. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent business degree. QA professional with 10 years software industry and management experience 8 years test automation experience with three years at a senior level. Demonstrated. Experience in selecting, designing, and implementing test automation frameworks. Experience developing in-house automation tools Hand-on experience using Selenium Web Driver with Java JIRA, Confluence, Qtest Tricentis Tosca knowledge Expertise with continuous integration (Jenkins/AzDo Pipelines) Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package that begins your first day of employment. Additional Information: Wolters Kluwer offers great benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available - https://www.mywolterskluwerbenefits.com/index.html Diversity Matters Wolters Kluwer strives for an inclusive company culture in which we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent to achieve our strategy. As a global company, having a diverse workforce is of the utmost importance. We've been recognized by employees as a European Diversity Leader in the Financial Times, as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2022, 2021 and 2020 and as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women in 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018. In 2020, we placed third in the Female Board Index, and were recognized by the European Women on Boards Gender Diversity Index. Wolters Kluwer and all of our subsidiaries, divisions and customer/departments is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer #LI-Remote About Us Wolters Kluwer is a global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services for clinicians, nurses, accountants, lawyers, and tax, finance, audit, risk, compliance, and regulatory sectors. For 180 years, Wolters Kluwer has been innovating the way professionals and businesses work. Our employees are at the cornerstone of bringing our vision to life. Our pursuit of excellence coupled with the pride we take in our work, enables our customers to solve their most critical problems. At Wolters Kluwer we encourage you to be your unique self, bring your ideas to life, learn, develop, and thrive. We offer you a world of endless opportunities. Join us and build a brighter future! Wolters Kluwer reported 2022 annual revenues of €5.5 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. For more information about our solutions and organization, visit www.wolterskluwer.com, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Wolters Kluwer and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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