Test Architect

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.  Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.OverviewBIG-IP Software Test ArchitectJob ProfileThe position of BIG-IP Test Architect works closely with architectural and development teams to ensure systems test architectures are developed in line with the vision and future direction of the product lines and company. Management of the project test strategies and its workflows. Serves as mentor to all engineering levels. Partners with management on driving product timelines. Participates on cross-functional design projects, serving as consultant to top management in long-range company test planning.   Work on new or projected areas of technological research/advancement. Presents in both internal and external settings on platform test strategies and technical advancements. Projects long term technical direction.Primary ResponsibilitiesResponsible for upholding F5’s Business Code of Ethics and for promptly reporting violations of the Code or other company policies.Responsible for strategic vision of BIG-IP test methodologies from the systems prototype stage to production and customer deployments.  Serves as technical lead to detail all aspects of software test strategies, test specifications, and test plans to ensure all items in the design specification have been met.Leads, reviews, and directs the key architectural components of F5's Big-IP software, and general product architecture.Performs analysis to define design requirements for modification to existing tools, utilities, system structures, environments and determines project scope and estimating activitiesProject Management responsibilities: Serves as primary source of technical expertise to a project test team and is a mentor for junior staff members.Sets the direction and assists test managers on the workflow of other engineers within the scope of assigned projects.Recommends and maintains technical design methodologies, processes and standardsInteracts with top management and senior external personnel, serving as spokesperson on company’s technical capabilities and future directionSupport upper management as neededQualifications15+ years’ experience in the development of computer software in areas relevant to F5 product lineBS/BA in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.Skills RequirementsThe position Internally and externally recognized as an industry-wide expert in the technology fieldExpert knowledge and extensive experience with BIG-IPExpert knowledge and extensive experience with, software testing, platform testing, CI/CD pipeline methodologies, secure software development practices and vulnerability managementExpert knowledge and extensive experience with network and web technologies (IP, TCP, HTTP, SSL)Strong development experience on Unix/Linux based systemsExperience leading complex product development test initiatives from concept through releaseExceptional problem solving/project management skillsStrong leadership skills, and an ability to mentor and groom other engineersExcellent written and oral communication skillsAble to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced high-performance environmentAble to speak and inform in public cross team meetingsRecognized industry expert within the field. Job focus is on future product enhancement. Increased interaction with executive level. Able to articulate product road map and technical differentiators to a wide audience.Ability to technically influence and lead future directionPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentDuties are performed in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table. This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material. Duties may require working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends) at times.The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.The annual base pay for this position is: $214,400.00 - $321,600.00F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).Equal Employment OpportunityIt is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.  F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting accommodations@f5.com.