Test Architect
Posted 19 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Lead SW Architect”
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- Expected experience
- 15+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Science, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Job Title: Lead Test Architect
Department: Quality Assurance / Testing / V&V
Job Overview:
The Test Lead Software engineer position in the BA V&V organization and is responsible to spearhead the development and implementation of comprehensive Functional test strategy along with automation and simulation strategy across BA.
This leadership role is responsible for providing best quality test deliverables; demonstrating test ownership; aligning test resources and driving test execution and performance to meet customer requirements; developing our test resources and capabilities; and driving standard work of the test methodology, equipment, process, and practices. This leadership role will define the day-to-day test operations of multiple test teams through test strategies and methodologies. This role requires close coordination of with cross GBE Test and development leads.
We are seeking candidates with demonstrated technical capability broad expertise in multi layered Systems and Safety Systems testing, knowledge of legacy and latest Building automation systems, safety systems and interoperability. Understanding of various platforms, HCI application qualification, third party interoperability qualification, virtualization, Automation and simulation along with strong leadership skills.
At Honeywell, our Technical leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by guiding and coaching talent, identifying and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities and Duties:
- · Develop and execute a long-term Functional, performance and automation, simulation testing strategy .
- · Lead and mentor a team of domain and automation/simulation testing professionals.
- · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate test scenarios and ensure 100% coverage with strong automation and simulation testing pipeline in the product development lifecycle.
- · Design and maintain test strategies and automation/simulation framework to support various testing phases.
- · Drive continuous improvement in testing practices by leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies.
- · Manage the creation, execution, and maintenance of test deliverables to ensure robust product releases.
- · Analyze test results, report on testing progress and issues, and make recommendations for improvements.
- · Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.