Solutions Architect

The Software Quality Assurance Solution Architect designs and proposes high-level software quality solutions to address client short- and long-term software quality goals. 

Primary responsibilities include the following: 

• Conducts client QA process evaluations and creates SQA summary report and improvement roadmaps.
• Analyzes existing and historical client software quality issues to identify and classify potential root causes.
• Designs and proposes client specific solutions based on iLAB iTest Methodology.
• Active contributor to iLAB proposal writing process.
• Stays current with existing and emerging software quality methodologies and technical trends.
• Collaborates with Sales staff to identify and qualify potential new SQA client markets.
• Collaborates with Technical SQA staff to propose and design new SQA product solutions.
• Responsible for actively reviewing and accepting proposed changes to the iLAB iTest Methodology.
• Participates and advises in pre-sales client meetings.

Skills: 

• Deep understanding of System Development Life Cycle models (Waterfall, Rapid Application Development, Spiral Model, Agile, etc.) required.
• Expert level knowledge of software quality assurance methodologies.
• Excellent software engineering problem solving skills.
• Ability to interview client stakeholders at all levels of the organization to clarify client SQA goals.
• Current awareness and fundamental understanding of best in class testing tools.
• Firm understanding of current and emerging distributed software system architectures.
• Excellent interpersonal, consultative skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate SQA solution designs in both written and visual diagram form.
• Excellent business writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to effectively present to and interact with all levels of management.