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Tekgence Inc · 6 hours ago

Test Architect

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

Tekgence Inc is seeking a ServiceNow Test Architect to define and drive the overall testing strategy for data ingestion projects. The role involves ensuring a consistent and efficient testing framework while mentoring Test Leads and focusing on data accuracy, performance testing, and compliance.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Himanshu Kashyap

Responsibilities

Develop and Own Test Strategy:

Define a high-level testing vision and framework that applies across all data ingestion projects

Establish standards, best practices, and guidelines for testing data migration and integration

Enable Test Leads to adapt the framework for project-specific needs while maintaining program-wide consistency

Oversight & Support:

Act as a mentor and advisor to Test Leads on individual projects

Ensure adherence to the overall test strategy and guidelines established by the Architecture Review Board and XMO team

Provide guidance on complex testing challenges and escalate risks when necessary

Data Accuracy & Validation:

Design test approaches to validate data accuracy and completeness from source systems to ServiceNow CMDB

Implement automated and manual validation techniques for large-scale data sets

Performance Testing:

Create performance testing plans to evaluate ingestion speed, load capacity, and scheduling efficiency

Recommend optimal ingestion schedules and batch sizes based on performance results

Defect Prevention & Reduction:

Define strategies for identifying, categorizing, and reducing defects across projects

Use data-driven analysis to pinpoint root causes and recommend process improvements

ServiceNow ATF Integration:

Assess ATF capabilities and identify areas where automated tests can be effectively implemented

Collaborate with ServiceNow developers to integrate ATF into the overall testing strategy

Governance Compliance:

Ensure all development teams follow Data Ingestion Guidelines established by the Architecture Review Board and XMO team

Monitor compliance and provide feedback or corrective actions when deviations occur

Framework & Tooling:

Select and implement appropriate testing tools for data validation and performance testing

Ensure frameworks support scalability and maintainability across multiple projects

Test Documentation Standardization:

Establish the template for Test Plan Documents to be used consistently across all projects

Define structure and content requirements for test plans, including objectives, scope, approach, and reporting

Traceability Strategy:

Develop and implement a traceability approach linking requirements, user stories, and test cases

Ensure traceability is maintained throughout the project lifecycle for compliance and audit readiness

Manual vs Automated Testing Strategy:

Define the high-level strategy for determining when manual test cases are needed versus automated test cases

Ensure a balanced approach that optimizes efficiency, coverage, and risk mitigation across projects

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Strategy:

Define the high-level approach for UAT, including scope, roles, responsibilities, and success criteria

Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure UAT aligns with requirements and project objectives

KPI Definition & Reporting:

Define program-level KPIs to measure testing effectiveness, defect reduction, automation coverage, and overall quality

Establish reporting mechanisms and dashboards to track progress against KPIs

Continuous Improvement:

Continuously refine testing strategies based on lessons learned and evolving project needs

Qualification

ServiceNowTest Strategy DevelopmentData ValidationPerformance TestingAutomated TestingDefect ReductionTesting Tools SelectionCompliance MonitoringContinuous ImprovementMentoring

Required