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# Lead Test Framework Architect

- **Company:** Agilent Technologies
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, Github, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Data, Performance Testing, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/lead-test-framework-architect-m-f-d-en-madrid-ID-365485909

## About the Role

10+ years in software engineering
3+ years in test architecture or quality engineering architecture
Hands?on Kubernetes expertise with test environments and container?based infrastructure
Experience with multi?level test automation (unit, contract, integration, E2E, performance)
CI/CD pipeline architecture and quality gate integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent)
Experience with contract testing (e.G., Pact) for microservices/API?first architectures
Proven ability to deliver reusable test frameworks across product teams

## Description

Experteer OverviewIn this hands?on role you will define and deliver scalable test architectures and automation frameworks for a Kubernetes?based, microservices platform.You will shape testability?by?design, environment strategy, and quality gates to ensure fast, reliable delivery.The role partners with leadership to drive adoption across product teams and deliver reusable reference implementations.You will influence how services are built to be testable and maintain high standards for platform quality.Compensaciones / BeneficiosDefine PSD?wide test architecture standards and reusable automation framework patterns for a Kubernetes?based platformArchitect testability?by?design principles for services, APIs, and platform componentsDesign Kubernetes?based test environments and environment?as?code strategies (ephemeral environments, namespace isolation)Define and deliver CI/CD quality gate architecture with unit/contract/integration/E2E/performance testingEstablish contract testing patterns for microservices and APIsDefine test data strategy for distributed/instrument?connected workflows (synthetic data, isolation, AI/ML data requirements)Design end?to?end test automation frameworks for multi?service, containerized environmentsPartner with Test and Engineering leadership to drive framework adoption and provide reference implementationsIdentify and remediate test architecture gaps to reduce fragility and regressionsResponsabilidades10+ years in software engineering3+ years in test architecture or quality engineering architectureHands?on Kubernetes expertise with test environments and container?based infrastructureExperience with multi?level test automation (unit, contract, integration, E2E, performance)CI/CD pipeline architecture and quality gate integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent)Experience with contract testing (e.G., Pact) for microservices/API?first architecturesProven ability to deliver reusable test frameworks across product teamsRequisitos principalesAgilent Result BonusStock Purchase PlanLife InsurancePensionHealthcareEmployee Assistance Program#J-*****-Ljbffr


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