Senior Test Architect - Automation & Performance Engineering (Onsite)
Jobs via Dice • San Diego, California, United States
Role & seniority: Test Architect QA Automation & Performance Engineering; 12+ years experience; leadership/architectural accountability
Stack/tools: Selenium, BDD, Cucumber, AccelQ; JMeter/LoadRunner/Locust; Java, Python, Groovy, TypeScript; CI/CD: Jenkins, Azure DevOps; Git, Docker, Kubernetes; Cloud: Azure, AWS; service virtualization
Top 3 responsibilities
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Architect and evolve test automation strategy and framework (unit to end-to-end; migrate from Selenium to AccelQ)
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Design and execute performance testing and optimize application performance; analyze bottlenecks
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Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines; mentor SDETs/QA engineers; enforce best practices and security standards
Must-have skills
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12+ years in QA automation and performance engineering
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Proficiency with Selenium, BDD/Cucumber, AccelQ; performance tools (JMeter/LoadRunner/Locust)
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Programming: Java, Python, Groovy, or TypeScript
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CI/CD and DevOps: Jenkins, Azure DevOps; Git; Docker; Kubernetes
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Cloud experience: Azure and/or AWS; able to handle cloud-based performance testing; framework development and service virtualization
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Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management
Nice-to-haves
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Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS or related field
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Certifications in automation or performance testing
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Salesforce integration and microservices experience; cloud migration experience
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Location & work type: San Diego, CA or Acton, MA; full-time role (specific on-site/rem
Full Description
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Location: San Diego, CA or Acton, MA
Test Architect QA Automation & Performance Engineering (12+ Years Experience)
Role Overview 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. Key Responsibilities
Architectural Leadership: Define and evolve test automation architecture using tools like Selenium, BDD, Cucumber, and AccelQ
Framework Development: Build and maintain automation frameworks for unit, integration, functional, and end-to-end testing.. as well as migration from Selenium to AccelQ
Performance Engineering: Design and execute performance test strategies using JMeter or equivalent tools LoadRunner, or cloud-based tools; analyze bottlenecks and optimize application performance
CI/CD Integration: Embed test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with architects, developers, product owners, and QA teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC
Mentorship & Governance: Guide SDETs and QA engineers, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to testing best practices and security standards
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain architecture documents, test strategies, traceability matrices, and performance dashboards Required Skills & Experience
Experience: 12+ years in QA automation and performance engineering.
Automation Tools: Selenium, BDD, Cucumber, and AccelQ,
Performance Tools: JMeter/ LoadRunner/ Locust, or cloud-native performance testing platforms
Languages: Java, Python, Groovy, TypeScript.
CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, Kubernetes.
Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS (migration experience is a plus)
Frameworks: Experience with building scalable test frameworks and service virtualization
Soft Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science or related field. Certifications in automation tools or performance testing. Experience with Salesforce integration and microservices architecture
