Principal Software Systems QA Architect

Responsibilities

• Leads the preparation and creation of instructional technical manuscripts for software systems operation.
• Manages resources to complete programming projects, and designs detailed plans to ensure software systems are functioning properly.
• Works closely with software developers, system administrators, quality assurance teams, and project managers to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Oversees work of others related to improving the performance and reliability of the organization's software systems infrastructure.
• Reviews system engineering and validation coverage throughout the lifecycle of the program and publishes plan and progress reports.
• Develops organization-wide architectures and methodologies for software systems design and development across multiple platforms and organizations within the global business unit.
• Identifies and evaluates new technologies, innovations, and outsourced development partner relationships for alignment with technology roadmap and business value; creates plans for integration and update into architecture.
• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
• Leverages recognized domain expertise, business acumen, and experience to influence decisions of executive business leadership, outsourced development partners, and industry standards groups.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members to set an example of software systems design and development innovation and excellence.

Requirements

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• 10+ years of work experience, preferably in systems engineering, computer programming language, or a related field.
• PREFERRED: Certified Software Systems Engineer (CSSE), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP).

Skills

• Agile Methodology
• Amazon Web Services
• Application Programming Interface (API)
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Computer Science
• Debugging
• Docker (Software)
• Full Stack Development
• Java (Programming Language)
• Javascript (Programming Language)
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Microservices
• Microsoft Azure
• Python (Programming Language)
• SQL (Programming Language)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure, 11 paid holidays, additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave