Test Architect – Aircraft Onboard Platform and Application Systems

Capgemini

. Own and drive the overall test strategy, architecture, and governance across functional, integration, system, performance, security, connectivity, and CI/CD testing .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $73,150 - $174,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in test strategy, architecture, and governance across various testing types, including functional, integration, and performance testing. Proficient in building and maintaining test automation frameworks and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

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Test Strategy DevelopmentTest Automation FrameworksCI/CD IntegrationCross-Functional Team LeadershipDefect Tracking and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Software TestingTest AutomationAPI-Level AutomationUI AutomationPerformance TestingRoot-Cause AnalysisRegression Impact EvaluationTest Plan DevelopmentTest Coverage ModelsRelease Quality Gates

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationRisk AssessmentCommunication

Tools & Technologies

JiraXrayCI/CD PipelinesTest EnvironmentsNetwork Emulation

Industry Keywords

Test GovernanceMulti-Component SystemsDefect TrendsAudit ReadinessCertification-Supporting Test Evidence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive the overall test strategy, architecture, and governance across functional, integration, system, performance, security, connectivity, and CI/CD testing
Define test approaches, coverage models, entry/exit criteria, and release quality gates for platform and application layers
Design and manage test environments and lab infrastructure, including physical labs, virtual/simulated environments, and network emulation setups
Lead and mentor a cross-functional QA/testing team
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for releases and sprints
Monitor test execution, defect trends, risk assessments, and release readiness
Drive root-cause analysis and regression impact evaluation
Design, build, and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and expand automation coverage
Own Jira/Xray traceability and test reporting, including requirement-to-test mapping, defect tracking, audit readiness, and certification-supporting test evidence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
8+ years in software/systems testing
At least 2–3 years in a test architect, lead, or principal test engineer capacity
Experience defining test strategy for a complex, multi-component or platform-level system
Strong hands-on experience building test automation frameworks, including API-level automation, UI automation, and performance/load testing tools
Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests as pipeline gates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off: vacation (12–25 days depending on grade), company-paid holidays, personal days, and sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plans, including 401(k) in the U.S. and RRSP in Canada
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits according to local policy and eligibility
Potential variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws