Senior IT Technologist

Job Description

Define and execute end-to-end test strategies for PLM applications Ensure adherence to quality standards, benchmarks, and best practices Coordinate QA efforts across multiple workstreams Act as a key point of contact for offshore QA teams Validate configurations, customizations, and enhancements in Windchill and ThingWorx Define test coverage for functional and technical components Review solution design and technical documentation from a QA perspective Ensure alignment with enterprise standards and best practices Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand requirements Define acceptance criteria and resolve requirement ambiguities Validate end-to-end business workflows and user experiences Ensure alignment with Product DNA processes Perform validation of integrations across CAD, ERP, MES, MDM, and PIM systems Ensure data integrity, interface validation, and system interoperability Identify and resolve cross-system issues and dependencies Work within Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies Participate in cross-team coordination (Scrum of Scrums) Manage sprint-level test planning, execution, and reporting Ensure timely delivery of test milestones and releases Support development and enhancement of test automation frameworks Contribute to CI/CD-driven testing practices Enable continuous testing and quality gates Validate system performance, scalability, and reliability Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture Collaborate with architects on solution validation Identify testing risks, assumptions, and dependencies Track and resolve defects impacting system stability Mitigate cross-release and cross-functional risks Assess application readiness for production deployment Ensure defect closure and test completion Support go-live and post-production validation Work closely with global teams across engineering, QA, and business Ensure alignment between technical solutions and business needs Contribute to overall quality ownership and accountability

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