Lead Test Framework Architect (M/F/D)
Core
Designing and delivering scalable test architecture, automation frameworks, and environment strategies for a Kubernetes-based, distributed software platform.
Role type
Senior IC Test Framework Architect
Builds
Reusable automation frameworks, ephemeral test environments, and CI/CD quality gates for a microservices platform.
Domain
Software Engineering / DevOps / Quality Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Kubernetes architecture, multi-level test automation design, CI/CD pipeline architecture, contract testing, testability-by-design, distributed systems testing, test data strategy, infrastructure-as-code
Preferred skills
Scientific instrument software testing, performance/load testing frameworks, AI/ML model testing, observability tooling, GitOps practices
Technologies
Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Pact, k6, Gatling, Locust
Responsibilities
Define PSD-wide test architecture standards and reusable automation framework patterns; Architect testability-by-design principles for services and APIs; Design test environment strategy using Kubernetes ephemeral environments and namespace isolation; Define and deliver CI/CD quality gate architecture integrating test automation; Establish contract testing patterns for microservices and APIs; Design E2E test automation frameworks for containerized environments; Partner with leadership to drive adoption of framework patterns; Identify and remediate test architecture gaps.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
