Senior SDET - Architect at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
14+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering and automated testing, with a minimum of 3 years focused on Azure public cloud
Expertise in infrastructure automation using Terraform, ARM templates/Bicep

Responsibilities

Architect and evolve comprehensive automated test strategies for Azure IaC, focusing on Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and policy compliance
Lead the development of Python-based automation tools and scripts for test execution, resource provisioning, configuration validation, and infrastructure reporting
Design, build, and maintain user-facing dashboards, reporting tools, and workflow automation platforms using Spring Boot and React, enabling data-driven insights into IaC test coverage, drift management, and compliance posture
Integrate IaC quality gates into CI/CD systems such as GitHub Actions, ensuring all code deployments pass automated test suites and drift detection scans before promotion
Establish and refine frameworks for drift detection, root cause analysis, and remediation, leveraging both native Azure services and custom-developed solutions
Collaborate with architects, security specialists, and application developers to align infrastructure test practices with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and evolving cloud technologies
Promote best practices through code reviews, technical workshops, and documentation
Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive automated testing suites for Azure IaC using Python
Develop, execute, and refine test cases to validate infrastructure modules, deployments, and policies in Azure environments
Develop, enhance, and maintain supporting applications and tools using Python, Spring Boot, and React, facilitating automation, reporting, and dashboarding for IaC quality and drift management
Monitor, report, and remediate infrastructure drift, using tools and frameworks for continuous compliance and configuration management
Maintain detailed documentation on test coverage, drift findings, and corrective actions taken to ensure auditability and traceability
Conduct root cause analysis for infrastructure failures and propose solutions to improve test coverage and resilience
Stay up-to-date with Azure platform enhancements, testing tools, and industry trends in cloud IaC quality, governance, and full-stack development

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AzureIaCTerraformARMBicepPythonSpring BootReactDevOps

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior SDET - Architect role?

The role involves architecting automated test strategies for Azure IaC using Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and policy compliance, developing Python-based automation tools, building Spring Boot and React dashboards, integrating quality gates into CI/CD like GitHub Actions, and collaborating with teams on best practices.

What technical skills are required for this position?

Proficiency in Azure IaC (Terraform, ARM/Bicep), Python for automation and testing, Spring Boot for backend, React for frontend, and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions is required.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Test Architect role?

A strong candidate is a dynamic technical leader with expertise in Azure IaC testing, Python automation, Spring Boot/React development, DevOps practices, and experience promoting best practices through code reviews and workshops.