Principal Software Systems QA Architect

Principal Software Systems QA Architect

Description -

This role is responsible for providing guidance for the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex software systems that meet specific business needs or technical requirements. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, including software developers, system administrators, and project managers, to create solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure and deliver value to end-users. The role formulates and defines system scope and objectives for assigned projects combining knowledge and disciplines of all aspects of a computing system.

In this role, you will help shape an incubation effort within HP’s PC ecosystem experience and human agent interactions — operating with the speed, ambiguity, and creativity of a start-up while leveraging the scale and reach of HP. You will work directly with customers to understand real-world needs, incorporate feedback into product and technical direction, and architect new edge AI-enabled experiences that have the potential to define the next generation of intelligent PCs and peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with customers and internal product/design teams to gather feedback, validate early product concepts, and translate customer insights into architecture decisions for edge AI-enabled incubation products.

• Leads the preparation and creation of instructional technical manuscripts for software systems operation.

• Manages resources to complete programming projects and designs detailed plans to ensure software systems are functioning properly.

• Works closely with software developers, system administrators, quality assurance teams, and project managers to ensure alignment and successful project execution.

• Oversees work of others related to improving the performance and reliability of the organization's software systems infrastructure.

• Reviews system engineering and validation coverage throughout the lifecycle of the program and publishes plan and progress reports.

• Develops organization-wide architectures and methodologies for software systems design and development across multiple platforms and organizations within the global business unit.

• Identifies and evaluates new technologies, innovations, and outsourced development partner relationships for alignment with technology roadmap and business value; creates plans for integration and update into architecture.

• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.

• Leverages recognized domain expertise, business acumen, and experience to influence decisions of executive business leadership, outsourced development partners, and industry standards groups.

• Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members to set an example of software systems design and development innovation and excellence.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.

• 10+ years of work experience, preferably in systems engineering, computer programming language, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications
• Certified Software Systems Engineer (CSSE)
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

Knowledge & Skills
• Agile Methodology
• Amazon Web Services
• Application Programming Interface (API)
• Automation
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Computer Science
• Debugging
• Docker (Software)
• Full Stack Development
• Java (Programming Language)
• JavaScript (Programming Language)

• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Microservices
• Microsoft Azure
• Python (Programming Language)
• Scalability
• Software Development
• Software Engineering
• SQL (Programming Language)

Cross-Org Skills
• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope
• Impacts large functions and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects.

Complexity
• Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy.

Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

The pay range for this role is$147,050to$230,850USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Long term/short term disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Generous time off policies, including;

• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure

• 11 paid holidays

• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Job -

Software

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (United States of America)

Travel -

25%

Relocation -

Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - 

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