About Johnson Controls
At Johnson Controls, we’re shaping the future to create a world that’s safe, comfortable, and sustainable. Our global team creates innovative, integrated solutions making the people, facilities, and assets safe with our industry-leading security solutions. We are passionate about improving the way the world lives, works, and plays.
About Security Access Control Business
When Fortune 500 corporations, government customers, or any other enterprise applications concerned with critical security issues need a reliable solution in their day-to-day operations, often, they turn to Johnson Controls and its security and event management technologies currently installed in thousands of facilities worldwide. Johnson Controls has built a solid reputation in the security industry as an innovator of security and event management technologies. With its continuous investment in R&D, and the ability to leverage innovative technologies, Johnson Controls has reached technological excellence.
The QA Architect is an exciting opportunity to be part of development of the next generation of AI-driven security solutions. Your role will have a large impact being part of a growing QA team, as well as the technology you test and support. These products are used to protect people, facilities, and assets, at scale around the world, which is pretty world-changing and exciting!
We are investing heavily for growth of our QA team and looking for change agents with big bold ideas and a highly collaborative working style. This might just be THE impactful role you have been looking for!
What you will do
The QA Architect will contribute to all areas of the software development lifecycle including researching QA solutions for both hardware and software platforms, scheduling and estimations, and providing high level technical mentoring to all areas of the QA team. Get ready to lead the team with new ideas for increasing efficiency, reducing timelines, and pushing the team forward with new technology. You will build promoters within the organization and leverage experience when presenting ideas! This is an onsite position based in Westford, MA. Candidates must be commuting distance, or open to relocation.
How you will do it
You will be part of a successful QA Test Team responsible for various software, hardware, and firmware projects. We are operating under Agile principles, and the architect would often be part of multiple scrum teams providing consulting services and ensuring best practices.
Design and build physical environments to verify new technologies and products
Identifying root cause of defects
Collaborating with development engineers, architects, and level 3 support engineers
Reviewing test plans and test strategies for cloud, server, and web interfaces
Reviewing automation coverage
Assisting in automation in python, JavaScript, or UFT frameworks
Contribute as an embedded member of the sprint team with assigned stories
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What we look for
Required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent, master’s is a plus
Minimum of 10+ years of related hardware and software test experience
Understanding of cloud architecture, microservices, and deployments
Experience with docker and virtual machines
Full understanding of APIs, virtualized services, and API testing strategies
Experience automating frontend web workflows with Selenium (JavaScript, Python)
Strong knowledge of SQL with the ability to write moderate SQL queries
Analytical proficiency to understand performance and behavior of a system under test
Deep understanding of performance testing strategies
Sets the technical direction of the team and/or project
Experience in selecting, designing, and implementing QA tools and frameworks
Ability to research and present solutions to peers and senior management
Successful track record as a 'hands on' leader within the QA organization
Self-motivated and creative problem solver
Quick learner and willingness to work on problems outside of your comfort zone
Preferred
Experience with Access Control systems
Basic electronics knowledge, ability to understand and build simple electrical circuits
Wireshark knowledge for performance monitoring
Project management, forecasting and estimation skills
Experience with mobile testing, Android Studio or Xcode mobile tools
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