Test Architect

pA career at bLombard Odier /b means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents.br / /ppWith a history spanning over 230 years, bLombard Odier /b is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through bLombard Odier Investment Managers /b and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions.br / /ppb“Rethink Everything” is our philosophy /b – it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients. /ppbTest Architect (80–100%) /b /ppWe are looking for an experienced and passionate Test Architect to join our Technical Architecture team and shape how quality is engineered across our organization. /ppYou will drive the adoption of modern Quality Engineering practices across the full Software Delivery Life Cycle and lead our Test Factory initiative. Beyond technical expertise, you will act as a strategic enabler and influencer, fostering a strong culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. /ppYou will work in a modern technology environment including: /ppYou will work in a modern and evolving technology landscape, including: /plipFrameworks: Spring Boot, Quarkus, Angular /p /lilipPlatforms: OpenShift, Kafka /p /lilipInnovation: AI-related RD /p /lipbYOUR ROLE /b /ppbTest Strategy Quality Engineering /b /plipDefine and evolve the enterprise testing strategy aligned with Test Factory objectives /p /lilipDesign scalable test architectures and automation frameworks /p /lilipEstablish standards, best practices, and quality gates /p /lilipIntegrate testing into CI/CD/CT pipelines for continuous quality /p /lipbCoaching, Mentoring Enablement /b /plipCoach and mentor development and QA teams /p /lilipPromote shift-left and shared ownership of quality /p /lilipLead trainings, workshops, and communities of practice /p /lilipProvide clear documentation and actionable guidelines /p /lilipAdapt practices to team context and maturity /p /lipbCollaboration Communication /b /plipCollaborate with Engineers, QA, Architects, and Product Owners /p /lilipBuild relationships based on trust and collaboration /p /lilipCommunicate complex topics clearly and effectively /p /lilipDrive continuous improvement and engineering excellence /p /lipbYOUR PROFILE /b /plipDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field /p /lilipExperience as Test Architect, QA Architect, or senior QE leader /p /lilipStrong knowledge of testing across the full lifecycle /p /lilipExperience in Agile and DevOps environments /p /lilipHands-on with frameworks: Cucumber, Gatling, Karate, JMeter, Playwright or similar /p /lilipExperience with tools: Tosca, qTest, XRay or similar /p /lilipDevelopment experience in Java (Spring/Quarkus) and/or JS/TS /p /lilipExperience with CI/CD integration and cloud-native environments /p /lilipExposure to functional, API, performance, and smoke testing /p /lilipAbility to influence, coach, and inspire /p /lilipStrong communication and adaptability /p /lilipEmpathy and passion for enabling others /p /lilipPragmatic, solution-oriented mindset /p /lilipCollaborative and comfortable in multicultural environments /p /lilipFluent in English and French /p /lilipbBased in Switzerland or willing to relocate /b /p /lipbOur Maison’s DNA /bis defined by five core values. bExcellence /b drives us to be the best at what we do, while bInnovation /b fuels our progress. bRespect /b underpins every interaction, and bIntegrity /bshapes our actions. Together, we are bOne Team /b, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication. /ppAs a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. bDiversity, Equity and Inclusion /b are woven into the fabric of our Maison’s DNA, and we strive to ensure that our employees can fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations by encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. We firmly believe that building Diverse Teams contributes to our successes and to deliver on this, we actively embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our business strategy. /ppbIt is an exciting time to join our Teams. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. /b /p