System Test Architect

Job Responsibilities:

Test Architecture & Strategy • Define and drive end-to-end software test architecture, including scalable automation frameworks and reusable validation strategies. • Design robust verification approaches across Sys.4 (System Integration) and Sys.5 (System Qualification) aligned with product architecture and SRS. • Identify requirement gaps and influence system/software design to improve testability and quality. • Establish standards for test design, traceability, and coverage across all validation levels. Automation & CICT (Continuous Integration & Continuous Testing) • Lead development and adoption of test automation frameworks for functional, integration, regression, and system-level testing. • Define and implement CICT pipelines, integrating automated tests into CI/CD workflows for faster feedback and quality gates. • Drive toolchain integration (e.g., CANoe, vTestStudio, Python frameworks) into automated validation environments. • Improve automation coverage, execution efficiency, and reporting through innovative solutions. Technical Leadership & Mentoring • Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to testing teams across projects. • Mentor engineers on best practices in test design, automation, debugging, and tools usage. • Act as a subject matter expert for complex problem-solving, root cause analysis, and system-level issues. Validation Execution & Quality Governance • Oversee execution of bench, integration, and system-level testing, ensuring quality and completeness. • Drive defect lifecycle management, including root cause analysis and cross-functional resolution. • Ensure compliance with GPEP, ASPICE, QOS, and customer requirements. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence • Lead continuous improvement initiatives in testing methodologies, automation, and development lifecycle integration. • Define and optimize test processes, metrics, and KPIs to improve efficiency, quality, and predictability. • Promote shift-left testing, early validation, and risk-based testing approaches. Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment • Collaborate with system, software, DevOps, and quality teams to ensure end-to-end validation strategy alignment. • Act as a key interface in design reviews, audits, and customer interactions. • Demonstrated experience collaborating with global teams and effectively coordinating with external partners to drive successful project outcomes. Maintains safe work practices, complies with Magna H&S requirements, and participates in training and hazard reporting.