Senior Test Lead / ART Test Manager

Project description

DXC-Luxoft is an industry-leading software integrator and solution house for automakers and automotive suppliers. There are millions of cars on the road today with solutions designed by DXC-Luxoft. We are working on development of modern and future technologies of Autonomous Drive with the highest demands in safety and reliability. For expanding our business offering in the global market, we are looking for manual test engineers having good automotive experience. We are happy to receive applications from self-motivated and self-disciplined applicants, who like to work in international teams and projects. For the successful candidate we offer the opportunity to enhance and develop your career with the following benefits: • Join a highly competent and motivated international team • Apply your talent into figuring the shape of future car • Personal growth and promotion opportunities • Make an impact on the overall growth of DXC-Luxoft

Responsibilities

• - Lead and own the overall ART/Product test solution aligned with program milestones and deliveries. - Define, drive, and maintain the ART-level test strategy in collaboration with solution and test architects. - Support development and feature teams in establishing and executing effective test plans. - Review and assess team test plans against program objectives and delivery milestones. - Coordinate test object requirements, environments, tools, and dependencies across teams. - Drive adoption of quality engineering and targeted quality assurance practices within the ART. - Manage test activities including planning, execution, defect management, reporting, follow-up, and risk management. - Establish and maintain test traceability, test inventory, and coverage metrics. - Provide guidance and coaching on test methodologies, analysis, execution cadence, and reporting practices. - Consolidate test results and provide program-level quality assessments. - Communicate quality status, risks, blockers, and recommendations to key stakeholders. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives and test process transformation activities. - Support release readiness assessments and quality gate reviews.

SKILLS

Must have

• The role requires advanced expertise in software testing and quality assurance, supported by a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related field. Candidates must demonstrate substantial experience leading testing efforts in various capacities, including Test Lead, Test Manager, Quality Lead, and ART Test Lead. Hard skills include: - Developing and implementing test strategies and plans - Executing tests and managing defect tracking processes - Reporting test progress and quality metrics through dashboards - Conducting risk management within testing activities - Coordinating testing efforts across multiple teams within Agile and SAFe frameworks Soft skills encompass: - Effective communication and stakeholder management across diverse groups - Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities - Proficiency in English to facilitate clear, concise reporting and collaboration

Nice to have

- Automotive industry experience: Familiarity with the automotive sector and its specific development environments. (Optional) - Experience with development processes at a major automotive manufacturer: Understanding of structured workflows and standards used in automotive software development. (Optional) - Knowledge of CI/CD and test automation frameworks: Awareness of continuous integration, continuous deployment, and automation tools to enhance software quality. (Optional) - Experience using ALM tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps: Ability to manage requirements, track defects, and coordinate development tasks through application lifecycle management systems. (Optional) - ISTQB Advanced Test Manager certification: Demonstrated expertise in test management principles and practices through recognized certification. (Optional) - Experience with quality gates and release governance: Understanding of processes to ensure software meets quality standards prior to release. (Optional) - Exposure to embedded software, connected vehicles, or infotainment systems: Familiarity with software domains related to automotive electronics and connectivity. (Optional)