Sr. Architect- Testing

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Sr. Architect- Testing

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and test designs across all Serviceability streams to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Lead and coordinate junior QA engineers and contract resources for test automation and execution.
• Execute testing activities aligned with Quality System Procedures, software version control, configuration management, and the SDLC.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, applicable laws, and regulatory standards, including FDA requirements; report any non-compliance immediately.
• Manage issue/bug tracking, resolution, and communication with application support teams.
• Review technical documentation on design, configuration, installation, and maintenance of application components.
• Collaborate with project leaders, system architects, and engineers to develop risk-based integration and testing strategies.
• Review design verification documents, FMEAs, and risk assessments; perform gap analyses against standards and regulations.
• Define and maintain test environments and test beds for verification activities.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for software development and testing processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for testing methodologies and frameworks.
• Engage in all phases of testing from planning through deployment and feedback incorporation.

Minimum required Education:
Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent.

Minimum required Experience:

• Minimum 14 years of experience as a Test and Verification Lead or Architect in an industrial product R&D or regulated environment.
• Strong preference for experience in healthcare or other regulated industries.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing test strategies and managing test teams.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks and reusable test suites.
• Proficient with test management tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps and JIRA.
• Experience in non-functional testing (NFT), including performance and reliability testing.
• Familiarity with testing RESTful web services using tools like Rest Assured or Postman is a plus.
• Knowledge of healthcare standards such as DICOM and HL7 is an advantage.
• Experience with monitoring/visualization tools like Grafana is an advantage.
• Experience collaborating with vendors and third-party consultants is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to negotiate and capture detailed requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in compliance with FDA and other regulatory frameworks.

You're the right fit if: (4 x bullets max)
1. Experience.
2. Skills.
3. Education.
4. Anything else.
How we work together
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About Philips
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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.