Test Architect
Talent Groups • San Diego, California, United States
Role & seniority
- Test Architect (QA Automation & Performance Engineering), 12+ years experience
Location & work type
Location: San Diego, CA or Acton, MA
Work type: not specified in source
Stack / tools
Automation: Selenium, BDD, Cucumber, AccelQ
Performance: JMeter, LoadRunner, Locust, or cloud-based perf tools
Languages: Java, Python, Groovy, TypeScript
CI/CD / DevOps: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, Kubernetes
Cloud: Azure, AWS (migration experience a plus)
Frameworks / governance: scalable test frameworks, service virtualization
Top 3 responsibilities
Architectural Leadership: define and evolve test automation architecture
Framework Development: build/maintain frameworks for unit–end-to-end tests; migrate Selenium to AccelQ
Performance Engineering: design/execute performance test strategies; identify bottlenecks and optimize performance
- (additional) CI/CD integration, cross-functional collaboration, mentorship, and documentation
Must-have skills
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12+ years in QA automation and performance engineering
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Proficient in Selenium, BDD, Cucumber, AccelQ
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Performance tools: JMeter/LoadRunner/Locust; cloud perf solutions
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Programming: Java, Python, Groovy, TypeScript
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CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, Kubernetes
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Cloud platforms: Azure and/or AWS; migration experience
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Frameworks: building scalable test frameworks; service virtualization
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Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor’s
Full Description
Role: Test Architect
Location: San Diego, CA or Acton, MA
Test Architect: Automation- Selenium, AccelQ, performance: Jmeter
Test Architect – QA Automation & Performance Engineering (12+ Years Experience)
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Role Overview
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The Test Architect will lead the design, development, and implementation of robust test automation and performance engineering strategies across enterprise-grade applications. This role demands deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience in modern testing frameworks, CI/CD integration, and scalable performance testing.
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Key Responsibilities
o Architectural Leadership: Define and evolve test automation architecture using tools like Selenium, BDD, Cucumber, and AccelQ
o Framework Development: Build and maintain automation frameworks for unit, integration, functional, and end-to-end testing.. as well as migration from Selenium to AccelQ
o Performance Engineering: Design and execute performance test strategies using JMeter or equivalent tools LoadRunner, or cloud-based tools; analyze bottlenecks and optimize application performance
o CI/CD Integration: Embed test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
o Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with architects, developers, product owners, and QA teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC
o Mentorship & Governance: Guide SDETs and QA engineers, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to testing best practices and security standards
o Documentation & Reporting: Maintain architecture documents, test strategies, traceability matrices, and performance dashboards
- Required Skills & Experience
o Experience: 12+ years in QA automation and performance engineering.
o Automation Tools: Selenium, BDD, Cucumber, and AccelQ,
o Performance Tools: JMeter/ LoadRunner/ Locust, or cloud-native performance testing platforms
o Languages: Java, Python, Groovy, TypeScript.
o CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, Kubernetes.
o Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS (migration experience is a plus)
o Frameworks: Experience with building scalable test frameworks and service virtualization
o Soft Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.
- Preferred Qualifications
- o Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- o Certifications in automation tools or performance testing.
- o Experience with Salesforce integration and microservices architecture
