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ServiceNow Test Architect

Yantran LLC

Dallas, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Automation, Capacity Load, Content Management, Content Structure, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Data Migration, Data Quality, Data Sets, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Multitasking, People Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Testing, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Project Lifecycle, Project Tracking, Quality Management, Reporting Dashboards, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, ServiceNow, Software Testing, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Design, Test Harness, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Test Strategy, Test Tools, Testing, Traceability
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
Test Architect
The Test Architect will define and drive the overall testing strategy across multiple data ingestion projects focused on migrating and synchronizing data from legacy systems into the ServiceNow CMDB. This role ensures a consistent, scalable, and efficient testing framework that guarantees data accuracy, integrity, and performance throughout the ingestion process. The Test Architect will provide
strategic vision and framework
for testing across the program, enabling Test Leads on individual projects to tailor their test plans to project-specific needs while maintaining overall cohesion. The Test Architect will ensure alignment with Architecture Review Board/XMO guidelines and leverage data-driven insights to improve quality and reduce defects. Additionally, the Test Architect will identify opportunities to leverage ServiceNow Automated Test Framework (ATF) for effective automated testing and
define KPIs to measure testing effectiveness and program success .
Key Responsibilities
Develop and Own Test Strategy:
Define a
high-level testing vision and framework
that applies across all data ingestion projects.
Establish standards, best practices, and guidelines for testing data migration and integration.
Enable Test Leads to adapt the framework for project-specific needs while maintaining program-wide consistency.
Oversight
Support:
Act as a mentor and advisor to Test Leads on individual projects.
Ensure adherence to the overall test strategy and guidelines established by the Architecture Review Board and XMO team.
Provide guidance on complex testing challenges and escalate risks when necessary.
Data Accuracy
Validation:
Design test approaches to validate data accuracy and completeness from source systems to ServiceNow CMDB.
Implement automated and manual validation techniques for large-scale data sets.
Performance Testing:
Create performance testing plans to evaluate ingestion speed, load capacity, and scheduling efficiency.
Recommend optimal ingestion schedules and batch sizes based on performance results.
Defect Prevention
Reduction:
Define strategies for identifying, categorizing, and reducing defects across projects.
Use data-driven analysis to pinpoint root causes and recommend process improvements.
ServiceNow ATF Integration:
Assess ATF capabilities and identify areas where automated tests can be effectively implemented.
Collaborate with ServiceNow developers to integrate ATF into the overall testing strategy.
Governance Compliance:
Ensure all development teams follow Data Ingestion Guidelines established by the Architecture Review Board and XMO team.
Monitor compliance and provide feedback or corrective actions when deviations occur.
Framework
Tooling:
Select and implement appropriate testing tools for data validation and performance testing.
Ensure frameworks support scalability and maintainability across multiple projects.
Test Documentation Standardization:
Establish the
template for Test Plan Documents
to be used consistently across all projects.
Define structure and content requirements for test plans, including objectives, scope, approach, and reporting.
Traceability Strategy:
Develop and implement a
traceability approach
linking requirements, user stories, and test cases.
Ensure traceability is maintained throughout the project lifecycle for compliance and audit readiness.
Manual vs Automated Testing Strategy:
Define the
high-level strategy for determining when manual test cases are needed versus automated test cases .
Ensure a balanced approach that optimizes efficiency, coverage, and risk mitigation across projects.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Strategy:
Define the
high-level approach for UAT , including scope, roles, responsibilities, and success criteria.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure UAT aligns with requirements and project objectives.
KPI Definition
Reporting:
Define
program-level KPIs
to measure testing effectiveness, defect reduction, automation coverage, and overall quality.
Establish reporting mechanisms and dashboards to track progress against KPIs.
Continuous Improvement:
Continuously refine testing strategies based on lessons learned and evolving project needs.

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Yantran LLC